Drake laughed. "Tons of them," he agreed. He could probably list them, but he doubted that any of the things he though Ric was good for would interest Lex. He wasn't interested in Ric that way. Not that he knew if Lex was either, actually. He was pretty sure Ric was interested in her, though.
Why else offer to go to Ordalia with her?
"I am. Just got back from a visit not that long ago, actually." He'd gotten back right before the second attack on the docks. Him and his blasted luck. "It's a very pretty country, if you like deserts." Which he didn't. He so didn't.
Before he could say anything else, Lex was motioning for him to follow and took off, leaving him to run after her. He had to remember she was a mage and not helpless, but he also wasn't sure how much battle experience she had. Which meant his default would be to ensure she was safe, and he couldn't do that if he was lagging behind.
He picked up his pace until he was at least side by side with her.