Why wouldn't they just up and die? Partly because it was going to take more than the end of the world to keep them down for good; even with a little side trip to a place he'd certainly never heard of before.

But even if it was a little bit dangerous, it certainly wasn't short of things to worth his interest. And the city had been a little short on excitement lately. This on the other hand, was well worth it for all that it was just slightly dangerous.

Admittedly, he barely had to dodge the half-aimed spells, but it was exhilarating all the same, luck once again keeping him mostly out of the way.

"It seems our friend's sitting on a dead hand," he commented - it was mostly directed at Celes.