Unlikely Cavalry

The takins were all grazing on the other side, so Judson didn't see them when he arrived.

He spotted Ellis, Oscar, and a few strangers, and frowned. He asked, "This is the help you promised? Are you freaking crazy? You expect me to haul over a hundred pounds of gear up the mountain by myself?"

Judson turned to leave.

"Hey, wait!" Ellis called out, his words tumbling out in a rush. He said, "Dr. Re