"They might stop by here in the Nexus, we were told, since their terms allow them to and the torches aren't there keeping them away. I sell machine parts, which we know they're interested in, so I might have to brace myself for a visit one of these days. Assuming they're willing to buy from us rather than steal." Palmer isn't thrilled about a visit from the Fallen, but he'll grit his teeth. Business is business.

"It spreads. You're right, we need to be discreet. We're gonna have to tell who's who, too. There's a way, but we'll need the cooperation of my team, and we gotta act fast." Palmer knows about the blood test from talking to Kinner, and trusts the cook that it'll work.