"Bro, today I'm gonna give you the full rundown on this mission of ours."
Orion raised his cup, clinked it hard against Leonidas's, and after downing a gulp of wine, made a show of being all ears.
Leonidas drained his own cup in one go and let out a boozy burp.
"It's not really a mission, it's a duel. A duel in the Crucible of the Gods."
He glanced at Orion, a little disappointed when the younger man didn't immediately start asking questions. He hated missing a chance to show off his knowledge in front of the new guy.
Damn it, kid, you're no fun. Don't you know how to play along?
Orion caught the flicker of complaint in Leonidas's eyes and guessed his thoughts. He simply pointed at his own stomach, indicating that he was starving and didn't want to talk.
Taking the roasted beast leg Orion offered, Leonidas tore into it with a savage bite. He chewed for a moment before speaking again.
