<you are so not helping you know,> Riley replies to the woman telepathically.  <Lancer, our mysterious "friend" suggests we go along with them. While I don't like it one bit, I say we join forces for now, gauge the situation, and if we don't like it, pull out.><br/>Riley returns the look Sophie gives her and hesitates for only a moment. "Fine, but I'll be watching the both of you carefully. Normally I'm not so quick to suspect anyone, but with such a prize up for grabs....greed can make a person do terrible things. At least we don't have to worry about Assassin, thanks to the sacrifice of another master."