P. Craig’s screen flicked to a burly, clean-shaven man with dark shadows around his eyes.

“Da?”

“Uh – you know, Mr. Kstavver, hold on a mo’,” said Dr. V. Illen, and started flipping through pages. He tapped his finger down on You Henchman and You: Forming a Lovely Relationship.

Dr. V. Illen looked up apologetically at B.A. Kstavver and then back down to read.

Rule 1: NEVER look your henchman straight in the eye.

Illen’s confidence level dropped a bit.

Your henchman must develop a dependent relationship with you – or, for all you Special Ed’s out there, that means that he’s gotta think he needs you.

Dr. V. Illen scowled.

Rule 2: Wear a scowl at all times. Be imposing.

Illen smiled that he hadn’t broken this rule.

_Rule 3: If – _

“Can we get on with this? I have a schnitzel cooking,” said B.A. Kstavver impatiently.