"It's not in my hands," says the Chief. He himself was in the field at Ben's age, though. He doesn't tend to write off as many of the young crew members as he used to, there are a surprising number with similar experiences. And it'd be hypocritical.

"I'm not the head of the department anymore, I don't set the policies. Last I heard, Kennedy's barred anyone under eighteen. You'll have to convince him."