cunning plans

"You've started smearing gun oil beneath your nose," Wonsul said. It was the first time he'd spoken in three days. "Don't think I haven't noticed."

Mun-Su sighed. "Have you asked yourself why?"

"Asthma remedy," Wonsul hypothesised, his dead voice as calm as ever.

"No."

"Ward against evil spirits."

"No."

"Sando-luring trick."

"No."

Wonsul frowned. "Why?"

Mun-su mentally counted the number of days he still had to journey in the zombie's company. The number didn't improve from previous counts. "You stink."

"Good," Wonsul said emotionlessly.

Mun-Su blinked.

"It's part of Ajite's master plan."

"Damn Ajite."

"He said that you'd say that."

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