"I knew you would have a plan, Dr. Vandeveer. Can I tell you something now? I have seen a lot of people killed. A whole lot. I stopped counting back in 1998. Nintendo wars, yeah, air strikes, yeah, collateral damage, yeah. But in all that time, I have never killed a bad guy with my own hands, no, not ever." Hickok looked Van in the eyes. "You are one tough bastard, boss. You are the true pro."