For Richer or Poorer (6)

Otto almost burst out laughing at the arrangements the game show had made.

It was so…inappropriate!

While people were struggling for their lives out in the suffocating heat of the desert, the game masters were busy making it known that their disposable cups were free to use.

Obviously, the Throskarts with no merits couldn't see the humor.

They would be sleeping in the sand, devoid of both water and food for the entire evening.

Worse was that this would weaken their bodies, potentially ruining their attempt to grab the monster lanes tomorrow.

A few looked over to Otto, the only one they knew might have additional merits to offer them.

Otto happened to glance over in their direction as well.

His face looked warm and accommodating.

"Can I help you with something, fellow group members?"