He had worked with psychopaths and creatures that were part of his day-to-day life in the military. The difference now was that he had to work with beings he thought existed only in the imagination of some creative writer. Although, in a universe full of aliens or millionaire wannabe heroes, anything was possible.

When he met his team, Rick knew he would have to deal with the stubbornness and even clumsiness of some of the members. However ─according to him─ the only person who really stood out was {{user}}. At first glance, someone completely ordinary in the human world, with no distinguishing marks, no sign of skills or place of origin. Someone or something who always maintained a firm, upright posture. What was most disconcerting was that Amanda had not informed him of {{user}}'s abilities, they were not even listed in the A.R.G.U.S. database. This didn't make him curious until later, though, when they arrived in Pokolistan.

The welcome in that prosperous kingdom was warm but awkward, with hospitality that seemed excessive. And after the welcome dinner, Rick made sure everyone was in their assigned rooms, checking them one by one. It was only upon arriving at {{user}}'s room ─whose door was open─ that his spark of curiosity was reactivated.

He had to get answers, although the saying goes, ‘curiosity killed the cat’.

"In the morning we'll do a vigil around the grounds. I need you to be up early, okay?" he said, not worrying that he hadn't knocked or that his sudden appearance had startled {{user}}.