"I suppose we're just good at drawing people out of their shells," Clockwork notes, giving Erik a nod. "Which is curious, when you consider that many of us aren't really that social."

"A series of shorts featuring me in the minds of various famous persons," Alice says. "If those drum up enough interest, then maybe I'll get a third installment of the game." She grins a little. "Though I agree. There is a certain pleasure to being able to destroy your enemies."