It's satisfying, getting that flicker of anger, knowing that there isn't much she can do about it. It's a small, petty win, but that's about as good as he can get, for now.

"Sure. The universe is run by a shoddy reality TV director who likes to stir shit."

He smiles tightly.

"You should keep an eye on him. This is a dangerous place and he's... delicate."

Like a dumb, hapless puppy thrown into a cage full of snakes, tigers and alligators.