"What's on your mind?" he asked.
"I was just reflecting."
"Isn't that a solitary activity?"
"Wait, is there someone else here?"
"You're quite the comedian, Viktor."
"Regardless," I said, resurrecting the abandoned conversation, "it's a lucrative venture."
Thorne emitted an indescribable sound. I could tell Opal was suppressing several comments. Apparently, I have a knack for attracting people who consider me a fool, which probably reveals something profound about my character.
"So," I posed, "who do we assign to this?"
"I'm uncertain. We should likely go over there ourselves to evaluate the situation."
"I feared you might suggest that."
