Answer:
Because the Summer Solstice was nearing and because Ares had them nervous and because they were fugitives.
Explanation:
They had only a few days left before the summer solstice would pass. But they were hungry so they stopped for a quick bite or two. After scraping up a few dollars they bought a burger and settled down. To their surprise, Ares came in and sat down beside them and bought them another burger. He handed them a bag of supplies, a warning and was gone. With tension and responsibility on their shoulders, they wanted to leave and get things done.
" For his father was as strong as an ox and as stubborn as a mule." is an example of direct characterization
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I think it's dedicate. He puts the scientists in a good light even though they didn't find the answer to the mystery. Dedicate has a good connotation and it's probably the best answer.