...And Neil comes in at the clutch--to assist Doctor Richards. Arcade stares at Neil now, noting the strange tone as well as the claim. Before he has a chance to speak, however, Richards finally shifts his attention. He smiles at Neil. "See, Doctor Gannon? Your friend agrees with me. Neil, was it?"

"Neil," Arcade agrees miserably.

"I think I've seen you around here, actually," Richards says, a hand to his chin. "Do you live in Novac?"

"He more lives with Alex," Arcade mutters.

Richards raises his eyebrows.