Mulligan and Travis got a tip. As members of the Halidrin Society they know that they have to prove their worth and show that they are of value to the Society. No dead weight is permitted and all members must perform tasks at least once per week to retain their status within the Halidrin or else end up getting kicked out. They - and like most that joined - understand the weight that is put upon them. But even with all that pressure bearing down on them at least it's a better fate than being left on your own out there.