Matias's body rose from the mattress, his eyes wide and baffled. He had to blink twice to process what he just heard.

"Uh... and you're making that assumption why, exactly? Look, she's stupid, but do you really think the boss is [i]that[/i] stupid?"

He shook his head, grumbling.

"That thing is dangerous and can't be reasoned with. Like hell it's joining us."

On the contrary, the bug nodded.

"OUR DEAL IS SETTLED ONCE YOU RELEASE ME FROM MY BINDS."