Col looked momentarily confused by the caravan guard's words, but then smirked again when he understood. "Just remember I offered when you're down there wondering what you're cozyin' up to."
"Alright, alright," Merek interrupted, trying to hurry the process along. "We got things that need doin'. Get movin'. Prolly easier if you turn around and face us, then shimmie down that way," he directed, knowing that the task wouldn't be easy with bound hands. But with Linden's bulk, Merek wasn't about to untie the bonds.