"We won't get jumped at the races. At worst, we'll have to break a straying hand to a belt pouch, and yes, I'd highly recommend a sunset curfew." It was an annoying truth that if they didn't want to run into trouble, they either needed to be in before dark or travel in a much bigger group. As the latter was out of the question, it left no other choice.

He cracked one of the legs and took a bite, closing his eyes and smiling satisfaction. He chewed and swallowed before attempting to speak. "Worth the wait." He wouldn't go so far as to say worth killing for. However, the attackers had every chance to back off. Their fates were on their heads as far as he was concerned.