"Jim can be a little overzealous when he's on the trail of a discovery," Felix says with a fond smile. "Not that your comrades aren't equally dedicated."

"Adventurers," Nereus echoes thoughtfully. If he notices how Felix rushes to chip in for Jim, he's not going to make a point of saying so. He seems a little hesitant about this revelation, however. "A dangerous line of work, if exciting. Do your explorations take you delving into ruins, then? Or seeking treasure in ancient tombs?"