Caspar takes an open look at Nick's skeletal hand, now that he's offering. "So this ex-friend of yours, what was he before he became a raider? Did he fancy himself a hero? Did he swear he'd never hurt innocent people? Was there something he coveted more than his morals?"

Okay, good. He assumed correctly. "Was he human? Because I've only met a few of those who stick by what they believe, even in the worst of times."