It's unfortunate, maybe, that Tim is so hypersensitive to stoic, workaholic men who look like Preston looks; his Cleric-minded opinions on lethal force and penchant for guns will probably burst that bubble somewhat uncomfortably, if the subjects happen to come up.

"I don't think I've seen enough to form a concrete opinion," he admits. "This practice of open debate seems near-constant." The wonders of free speech. Preston doesn't understand speaking out against something without intent to act - the concept of "checks and balances", even in public opinion, is lost on him. Still, he finds it fascinating.