"That it may be, but we benefit off the fact they have no choice. All of us benefit," Norman said smoothly, his smile sharpening once more in restrained smugness. One war won, a fact Norman took ample pride in. Not because of any will to help, but because he had won.

He adjusted his tie, nodding in emphasis and in agreement to Danger's input. No matter what the "law" felt about it, they had already staked and maintained their claim.

"Of course. Neglecting phasing would be a pretty big oversight. We have dampeners in the walls and dampeners in the medication; offensive and defensive. Patients of course experience the full weight of both barrels, but we can't ignore the visitors, either."