Meanwhile, Zik and Trent have arrived at the spring! It’s strange to see water way out in the desert like this. The two of them seem to be getting along much better now, after that bit of drama they had!

The two erstwhile combatants gingerly let themselves the rest of the way down the cliff and continue their journey. Zik swears not to get in Trent’s way, although he didn’t swear not to dissuade Amelia if she’s interested! They’re friends, it seems… for now!

Whew! That was quick thinking by Zik! Good thing he’s got that emergency grappling hook! It certainly comes in handy! And nothing breaks the tension like a near-death experience. If you can’t laugh at that, you can’t laugh at anything!

Down they go! Will they survive?

Trent is a little too hot under the collar to listen to reason. Something tells me he has a little bit too much pent-up frustration! Who can blame him though; he’s a slave, too shy to court the girl of his dreams, and is getting upstaged by a suave hero with a spaceship! Well, it’s a moot point now, because they’re going over the cliff to certain death!

Zik wasn’t too sensitive with his words there! Could it be that he wouldn’t mind stealing Amelia’s attentions? Either way, Trent’s jealousy gets the better of him and he socks Zik in the jaw! That’s no way to treat a guy who can break you out of jail!

Time to clear the air! And it looks like Zik has heard all this before…

Trent is getting downright rude with Zik! What a grump! Stay tuned to find out why!

Hey check it out! Here’s a video of me inking this page!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XFJMP-fdvI

Well, aren’t WE Mister Observant! It’s a desert, Zik, it’s going to get hot!

At last, the coast is clear. It’s time to grab some pipes and start hiking. As they go, Trent explains that the ship was likely making a delivery. It sure was, and you missed it, guys!