Tim is perfectly content to let the others batterogate work the intimidation angle. He'd worked with Bruce for years-- this was nothing new to him. Intimidation was how they rolled.

"You certainly seem worried about what Snidley is going to think if you spill anything," Tim said, watching the thug. His voice was completely level and calm, with a good dose of his darker voice. "Of course, you already did. Not to mention you screwed up enough to lose your leverage," a pointed glance back at Ellyn and the child. "And we have recordings of your earlier conversation.

"So let me ask you this-- how would you like to experience some slow pain, while we start breaking bones, and then have to face Snidley for your failure? Or would you rather talk now, spare yourself some hurt, and have some protection from your cowardly boss?"