"Um, thank you, Rician. Normally I'd take them just for their moisture, to care for the Plants. But I don't really have to worry about that anymore, because Fati found -"

"It's not an offer," said Rician. "It's a demand."

"Fine, leave them here and I'll deal with them."

"Also impossible." Rician began to walk towards us. Behind him, bodies began sliding across the ground, following him.

"I can't get rid of them. I can't walk away from them. We're anchored together."

We all stared at the blood and grit left on the ground as the bodies trailed behind Rician.

"It's been like this ever since my last job for you."