Rose made a look of mock indignation.<strong>"It would have been shorter to say what we <em>wouldn't</em> meet on the road! I'll take you up on your five, but for such stacked odds you owe me a climax from your tongue as well should you lose. And if somehow we are not accosted between here and Soubar, then the proceeds go to the temple in thanks to the gods for a safe journey."</strong>