Striding at their head is the purple-robed figure of Rudolph Iscariot Brightwater himself, international discourse consultant and conceptual troubleshooter. Brightwater nods briefly to Giddy and comes to a halt in front of the genie. Without speaking, he snaps his fingers at the bronze giant and points to a large pair of white overalls held out by one of his aides. All under control', pronounces a satisfied Brightwater. Annointed thus, Hollway follows Giddy silently from the hall.
Preparedness is our only defence.
Our enemies do not place the same value on human life that we do. Brightwater grabs Phyllis by the hand and drags her around the exhibition. Slowly Brightwater begins to turn on the spot. Faster and faster, soon a spiralling blur, a tornado. Phyllis feels herself being drawn in.