"So you plan to get caught as well?"
"Yes, in fact, I plan to take you there myself with my firewing."
"What?" Rox clenched her fist.
Benign didn't bother to explain as her growing anger entertained him. A laugh came from the mustached protector. "I think he means the opposite, Rox dear."
Everyone looked toward him. He relaxed in his seat, as if feeding off the attention he had.
"As long as the slime reaches the camp, you two can become the distraction. If the Firewing draws every eye, nobody will notice something the size of a slime ball landing elsewhere."
The soldier pointed at him. "Exactly that."
A wave of discussions swept the room. Most wondering if the plan was worth drawing the eyes of the enemy they dreaded, or if stealth was best.
But Benign had another plan he kept to himself.
"My firewing is alert too," he added to soothe Rox. "We wouldn't stay long enough to get shot down."
Suera slowly raised her hand. "I can help with the drop."
