The rogue approached his companions. "What a #quandary. Who do I rescue first?"
"Mmph." The mage blinked rapidly.
The barbarian strained at his bonds. "Obviously me, since I can help—"
In the flash of a knife, the mage was free.
"Why him?" the barbarian growled.
"He saw where they hid the loot."
"How d'you know that?"
Still gagged, the mage blinked again.
The rogue grinned. "Remember I told you about a code? You said it was boring."