"Guess some things don't change no matter where or when you're from," he observes with a chuckle.

And then breakfast arrives. A plate full of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and a fresh, warm strawberry scone. It may look daunting to Blaze, but Hughes is sad that he won't get to enjoy it. The food at the Harp is always amazing. "Don't have to eat all of it," he notes, "but at least half would be a good start."

As for himself? Hughes is getting another powerpack. The edge hasn't worn off yet and he could use a little more to push him in that direction.