dude , you got bugs in your hair , i said . pushing aside his thoughts about the mission , he turned his thoughts instead to his new companion . goodness knew the third member of their team would be the one she 'd need to convince the most . nick raised his head , glancing at them both . the two seals looked at each other , shrugged their shoulders , and walked off . crows knew to be afraid of him , which meant these men were too stupid to be called birds of death . 