Lock watched "Corvin" search for the rat with a devious smile on his face.

"I'm sure you'll make [i]short[/i] work of it," he said in that same calm, even tone.

He groaned when he realized Lillith forgot something. Lock didn't mind going where Lillith wanted him to. He [i]did[/i] mind having to go all the way back into town. The little devil dug his heels in.

"[i]All[/i] the way?" he whined. "We just got here!"