"I didn't say that my plan is better, but if this one fails there's going to be another plan. However many it takes. Whatever sacrifices we have to make." His posture relaxes, but Luka keeps his arms firmly folded. "It's not an assumption, I'm speaking it into the universe: we're going to save the world. That's always how it's worked for me. I usually get what I want."

"I'll ignore Five. I didn't think you'd be particularly happy if I'd carried through on my threats."