"People get surprised when you don't do what they expect," Tyler repeated, looking about as amused as Zack was. "That's good to know. Also, when you're predictable? They can figure out what you're going to do."

He rested his chin on his hand, feeling more solid in himself than he had these last few days. "I don't keep up with reserves. Do you guys do a lot of strategy work? And a camel's like a horse with a long neck, a sheep's head, and two humps on its back."