Sparhawk nods in understanding. "I plan to avoid situations that involve blood loss as much as possible," he says dryly. "I'm also planning a few scenarios in the Sensoriums to make sure that we mesh as a team, would you be willing to attend those?"

And if Allen isn't, Sparhawk gets a good idea that he's either not a team player, or has that much else on he's distracted.

"And do you have any questions for me?"