This kid sure knew how to do one thing well, and that was: throwing Riddick off. Can't judge a book by its cover, came the cliché thought unasked-for. Riddick grinned appreciatively at the boy's final admission. Yes, dangerous. But if there was anything he was used to, it was danger. He was more used to the 'about getting killed' variety, though.

"Not getting caught makes things a lot easier. That was one reason I was so popular... but a few got lucky. I'd like to know how this place did it. But tonight I have hunting of my own to do." He pushed his tray out of the way and sat back, feeling the ache in his ribs more now that the drugs were clearing.