One couldn't cross the River Styx without paying a toll, or so they say. Greed is simply a part of human nature.

[ his greed is far less of the monetary variety, of course, but greed all the same. my, she seems rather unimpressed with the goings on, doesn't she. ]

While the idea of field research does sound tempting, I doubt I'd have much time to be studying anything while being dragged into their little spats. Perhaps if they bring anything back with them...

[ research materials are always welcome. ]