Fer was glad to see that he was not the only one who found it distasteful to piece out a person.  It was not that he had any qualm about performing the actual function. He had often butchered the pigs and goats for their dinner. As a hunter, he had been soaked in blood countless times.  It also was not the idea of killing someone.  During his time as a rebel in the mountains of his homeland, he had ended the life of many people.  Many of them had been from a distance but he had his share of watching the life in their eyes fade away. He nodded in support towards Auriel.  He knew her to be fair and gentle and found it surprising that her good will extended even to hardened criminals.
 
The young hero turned to the receptionist his eyes narrowed.  He tried to detect if there had been a hint of derision or sarcasm in the person’s voice when they mentioned the inconvenience of providing proof.  Finding no obvious proof in the man’s face he softened his gaze and responded. 

 [color=0054a6]“It is completely understandable that to collect the bounty and to be assured of a criminal’s death the physical body would be required. I merely hated the idea of desecrating a dead body. However, if nothing else is possible, I will shoulder that burden when the time comes.” [/color] 

 He put up his right hand trying to keep the receptionist from continuing his apology.  [color=0054a6]“No need to apologize. I actually appreciate your recommendation and agree with the fact that we are not truly battle tested. One thing I can assure you is that we will not be underestimated.  However, it is better if we are.  In my country we have a saying, the quiet snake strikes when you least expect it.” [/color]

His smile was unlike his usual warm and friendly one. It reverted back to the days when he was hard as stone and thought of nothing else but avenging his parents and brother.  It was akin to a snarl but with a confidence that to any onlooker would communicate he was very capable of killing.
 
He turned to Dulaman. [color=0054a6]“I hope that you are as good as you said. Otherwise, we will only add more bodies to the grave.”[/color] He gave a shrug as if to say he was not holding the beat man to the fire either way.  He turned to Cole and in joking voice said [color=0054a6]“What are the marching orders boss?”[/color]