"Deselin, we're sticking together. And we have only," he scratched his helmet, "I'd say fifteen, twenty minutes before they get ready. Although it's a good idea, Deselin, it's operating far beyond what we're required to do. The contract stated..." He frowned. "It's just no a good idea to separate, you got it?"
Yume started complaining. He frowned at her.
"Lady Furawa," he said quietly, through gritted teeth, "payment comes after the seige. Besides, you say 'everyday needs.' Look at the metropolis! They've cut off our supply line, so there's no everyday needs to buy. We need to focus on surviving, not on profit. If the thunderstorm doesn't kick up too much sand, we'll have plenty of water, but food doesn't just rain from the sky."
Dolosus gave a worried glance at Jamas, and started to say something before biting his lip.
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