''No doubt, young lady. He lost by breaking the rules. He launched the Monk into the crowd and injured quite a few, and damaged the stadium. That loses him the match, we gave the win to the Monk.''


    Willow pulled on the strap of the quiver over her shoulder. ''I see.'' She looked around at the damage. How can an explosion be caused by two men? The stadium stood strong, the damage was not too great. But one side of the arena was marked by a small crater, as if a rock had fallen from the sky and struck the seating at the side of the ring. ''So you have no idea where Jerry could have gone?''


    Sweetheart? ''I''m looking for Wolf.''


    Is this guy for real? ''Thanks, but I''m not interested.'' Willow walked away while some jibe came from the man. She came across a female Soldier. ''Excuse me, miss?''


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    ''Who knows?'' Willow bowed with a playful smile, then walked away quickly. The theatrics usually worked to motivate people, but had its drawbacks. I should have asked where that pub was.


    This is all I need. Willow stood from her seat and raised her hands in a gesture of submission. ''Don''t get the wrong idea, I''m not here to recruit anyone from Hurdland. I''m only looking for some information that the good Captain may have.''


    Thank you. Willow was relieved. She pulled a seat out at her table and gestured for Wolf to sit. The Hurdland Captain spun the seat around and sat on it backwards, leaning on the back of the chair. ''What''s your deal, head hunter?''


    ''What''s your deal, head hunter.'' Wolf sniffed.


    Hmm. Willow openly ignored the threat. ''I''ll tell you what, you have nothing to worry about, I''m working for Hurdland on this job. Truthfully, scout''s honour.'' Willow saluted.


    ''I will find him.'' Willow stated. ''With or without you.'' This made the Wrestler pause. ''If you''re in contact with him, it can be on your terms, his terms, not mine. Set up a meeting for me.''


    Can these people never respond to diplomacy? ''I''d love a fight, Wolf, but in this matter we''re allies. If you kill me, I''ll only come back again. So why not just introduce me to Jerry? Please? With you as the facilitator, no harm can be done. Trust me, this can only benefit him.''