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"I must admit, the feeling is mutual. The aggravation between our species makes association quite difficult." Yrael commented offhandedly. "It is part of the reason I myself avoided contact with them. But the fact remains that I do not well know my way around. Could you be hospitable enough to point me in a relatively safe direction? I would tag along with that crowd if I must but it would not turn out very pleasant." Yrael had stopped walking, his hat still in his right hand, his left hand in his pocket. He watched Mallory with mild amusement. At the moment, he was no danger to her, having not entirely recovered from the past few hours. He had no intention of causing trouble yet, and was annoyed that the group at the military base was already wary of him. That would make it more difficult to obtain information. This girl here, as sad as it might be to admit, may well be his only chance for some time.