Long and hard, [ Matt agrees on a mental sigh, ] and ... again, whoever wins might just wind up shadow food for their trouble.

[ He pauses a moment to consider Dimitri's warning. Silco would definitely not approve of any pro-Meridian activities, it's true. And many on Meridian's side would likely rather shoot first and ask questions later.

As it were. ]

Oh ... thanks. I'll be careful. But don't worry about me, okay? [ With an attempt at whimsy: ] Have I mentioned I have magical powers? When I'm out in Springstar, I'm usually invisible.

You won't get in trouble for talking to me, will you?