"Uh...not that we aren't grateful for the help and all, but this is kind of --"<br/>"Leave it, Marcel," Elaine sighed.  "I know it's dumb, but I'm curious now, and if this guy was a hostile we'd already be dead.  ...Give us five minutes, then we'll report back."<br/><br/>She stood, shouldering her weapon, and (somewhat unwisely) moved to follow the Spoiler.