"You just want to foist your paperwork off on me," Carlos said. "So would your dad, but the difference is I've never broken your father's arm, and I'm pretty sure he could break both of mine. Little easier to say no to you." He patted Ty on the arm. "I'm sure you'll make it through, somehow. Just call your sister to beat me up for being mean or something."

He snorted, though, having met both Foxes. Liam was a nice guy, calm and quiet, but Talulla? Well, she scared people. Probably on purpose. "I haven't killed them yet," he said conversationally. "And just think how worthwhile they'll be chasing all those bandits we get now that I've kicked their endurance into gear."