That is true enough. And I'm afraid I don't have a weapon on me just yet.

[ Getting roughed up back home and having to go through the squid process once again hasn't done him any wonders. As much as he hates to turn down a chance to show his fighting prowess, it's sensible.

Besides, Paul's already trained with him, he knows he's not a frail old man. ]

If you're sure, I'll meet you at the boardwalk. I should check in and see if anything for me showed up, anyway.