"They introduced modifications to my design... interesting!" William's eyes shone with a sudden, bright light. A look of genuine ease and satisfaction replaced his battle-hardened scowl.
To see his masters and allies not only follow his lead but innovate upon his foundations was the highest form of flattery.
"What modifications? And what is so special about those spears?!" Becky demanded. She was practically vibrating with impatience, the academic in her screaming for an explanation. She grabbed William's arm, her eyes wide with a demand for answers.
But William, as was his custom, offered her nothing but a cryptic shrug before turning his blade back toward the nearest bear, leaving her to stew in her own curiosity.
"Now!"
