He picked up a bag, not bothering to check what was inside, not bothering to look around and see if anyone else would try to kill him to get their hands on it. Among other things, idle hands picked up a rapier - jewels encrusted to make it beautiful, beyond any appreciation Hyperion could give it - which he replaced for the shape of a baseball bat. Too bad it was pink and had glitters, but he wasn't about to get choosy.

He turned it in his palm, offering no apparent threat. Finally he offered her his attention again.

"Don't forget how to use that."