In my line of work, you learn a couple things. You learn that people aren't to be trusted, even if they seem like they are. You learn that people aren't to be assumed guilty, especially if they seem like they are. You learn how to spot liars, you learn how to work spells, you learn how to make contacts and dig up information.

And by god, you learn that when somebody tells you to duck, get down, jump, turn around, or stand back, you damn well do it.

I stood the ell back. And there was a grappling hook.

... I may have laughed a little. I'm sorry, it was just funny.

A grappling hook.

Hopefully he couldn't hear it down there. I poked my head over the side.

"Will this thing hold my weight?"