"Hmm, well, I appreciate your opinion on the matter. Worth it doesn't much come into the equation though, does it. Not when we're talking about that kind of draw." He shook his head. "No, I think perhaps the person to talk to is exactly He Ming. Perhaps he could be made to understand and take responsibility for what he creates around him. I certainly have been held to that standard, so should he."

Shifting on the pillows, Matt looked around for his pipe, 'Ah'ing softly as he finds it and pulls it out.

"I'm curious as to why the Patrons haven't said anything, to be honest - Maybe near death doesn't count, here. He Ming certainly doesn't seem to mind, when it's all said and done."