Darius nods cheerfully at the Techpriest.  "Don't worry, sir.  I'll protect you.  Just stay behind me and you'll be just fine."  The big man smiles at Thraxius confidently.  "You can trust me.  I know what I'm doing."<br/><br/>The ex-marine excuses himself as a hush fills the room in response to his words, explaining that he needs to prepare his gear and will meet them in the shuttle bay in just under an hour... Seemingly unaware that he has just angered the gods of fate...