Baralai's shoulders sank visibly then. He remembered his time at the Bikanel Outpost that they had to hunt since rations were given a lower priority to water. It was either carry canteens of water in their packs or food. They made the choice to bring water instead between the four of them and it was Baralai that was left to carry them. It was a hazing for the young priest because he was the youngest and Paine needed to have her hands free for the spherecamera.

He shuddered inwardly at the thought but they were good memories. "Right, I was afraid you were going to say that." He said flatly.