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Honestly, it probably caused more confusion to Abolish's own members than to any enemy spies that might have infiltrated their ranks, but there was no use complaining about it at this point. Especially when so many of his bosses had reputations for their total madness.

The shorter Freeman seemed hesitant. "But is it true that you are happy with your current position?" Wow, maybe he really was the boss of their little trio.

"Ooh, so I was right, then?!" said Zahi. "You really are trying to poach him?!"

"Membership within our Fellowship is flexible," said the same one. "We would not necessarily be 'poaching' him, as you suggest."

"Hmm, that ain't how I've heard it," said Zahi. "I hear you guys're pretty fanatical about your rules 'n such."

"Well, we're all fanatical in one way or another, aren't we?"

"Hah! True! Hey, then maybe I could join, too, eh?!"

"If you pass the entrance test, then sure."

"Say what? Wait, does Lighteyes have to take a test, too?"

"No, he has received a formal invite from our leader."

"Tch. Now that is some unfair bullshit right there..."

The little Freeman tilted both his head and his brow at Zahi with seeming sympathy. "You are not genuinely disappointed, are you?"

"Hmph. That so hard to believe?"

"Well, yes. I'm sure the Fellowship's reputation precedes us. Do you truly think that you would be happy within it?"

"Maybe. I'm a complex guy. Full of nuance 'n stuff."

The little Freeman chortled. "Well, then take the test."

"Maybe I will!"

Loren had had just about enough of listening to this shit. "Our feelings don't matter. The real decision is up to our reapers, anyway."

The little Freeman nodded. "There is certainly truth in that, yes. But if you feel very strongly on the matter, I think you'll find that our group can be quite persuasive." His beady eyes went to Rezolo. "Though, of course, we would be interested in hearing your opinion as well."