[ those words catch his interest, and he smiles briefly in silent commiseration. oh that is very much true, in this world and any others out there. humanity is unable and unwilling to change unless forced. ] Don't worry, perhaps between the two of us we might come up with a way to get properly compensated for our labour here.

[ though ultimately material anything means little to an individual like fyodor, he will never turn down a fine cup of tea. and so that will be what he will seek to extract after they're finished here. there must be at least one decent brew around. ]

And we are doing well on time, we are more than halfway by now.