Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. -Benjamin Franklin
"Things are handled differently here in New Mexico. They're not as cut-and-dry as they are in Texas. And I can take care of myself."
"It may not be Texas, but I don't believe people would turn a blind eye. I can't see them turning their heads and allowing others to come in and rob them blind. Plus, I can take care of myself, or have you conveniently forgotten what I did in the cave when you left me?"
"I was scouting the area for a safe route. God, you make it sound like I abandoned you."
"You did."