These caves are as safe as houses. Akira asked, brow furrowed in confusion. Peter looked up from the rug. I don't know this word. Same as good luck charm.
Miners are a superstitious lot.
Most of them have some lucky charm or ritual to keep bad luck away. Rufus shook his head vehemently. I don't believe in luck. If you can't see it, touch it, taste it, or smell it, it ain't there. And if it ain't there, it ain't a problem, I reckon.