"I would never presume to ask for another to endanger themselves while I sate my curiosity," he said, glancing over his shoulder.

"But your company would be appreciated."

He never liked asking for help, but this was a foreign world and he still wasn't completely sure what still held true to his understanding of things and what didn't. And that could mean the difference between life and death. Kit had shown to be steadfast and reliable in the past - if things got hairy, an ally could be a very good thing.

He pushed aside the grating to the sewer and descended into the stinky gloom.