Chapter Thirty

Chuck trying to keep Bernie’s spirits up always brings a little tear to my eye.  For all his experience, he’s still a little boy whose been trying to make his own way in the world for a long time.  And I think he really cares about Bernie, he just doesn’t have the maturity to deal with his jealousy or the implications of his actions.  Having the moment observed by Karan makes it creepier, like a stalker watching a family dinner.

I loved the conversation between Michael and Vapor.  Michael is having a difficult time coming to terms with working outside the law and Vapor has no sympathy for him.  Vapor’s goal is always to protect the lalassu, by whatever means necessary.  And it led to the line “For an illegal hacker who works for a secret society, Vapor has a damn big mouth.”