Lynch tossed a cigarette to the young driver in front of him, fully aware that for these drivers "deceived" into coming from Nagariel, the Federation is the most trustworthy entity.
Gafura people can't be relied upon, and neither can the locals. In a strange environment, people tend to develop a dependency on familiar people or things.
Sometimes, they even develop a dependency on those who persecute them; it's astonishing, yet true.
"Your name is Akumal, right?" He held the cigarette box in one hand, tapping on it with the fingers of the other, before flicking out a cigarette.
Just as he clamped the cigarette in his mouth, Akumal willingly struck a match, shielding it from the wind with one hand, while extending it forward with the other.
"Thank you!" Lynch expressed his gratitude, being a polite, morally principled, and socially responsible person who always showed appreciation for help.
