"Would that others shared your opinion," she remarked somewhat coolly. "For Heroes of Light, there don't appear to be very many of us who care to act in the best interests of the people." The fact that so many of them were holding down mundane jobs where there was so much work to be done was one of the greatest irritations she'd found since waking up here.

But here was someone who at least cared enough to keep his combat skills sharp. That put him ahead of most of the others in Ellie's book. And he was training this animal as well. How interesting.

"You do not seem to be the type who slacks off only until it is convenient to lend a hand, however. Am I correct in assuming this?"