[Unfortunately, Richard already has an advantage over Barnaby. Though he's an experienced hero and a talented observer, Barnaby had no idea about the game he was playing. The rules were still sketchy...and he was too absorbed in the moment to pay attention to the rumbling discontent in the back of his mind.

He just continued smiling. It was always good form.]

It wouldn't do at all. You know how some of those teenage girls get about something they don't like-- disappointing them really is a blow to any profits that are earned.