Charlie's in-depth projections and analysis left Hamed nervous right then, and he was scowling as he asked, "Come on, man—I can't attack or defend? Doesn't that mean I'm going to lose anyway?"

Charlie sighed. "Well, things definitely look bleak—I just didn't think you guys would win that quickly, or for the situation to change this quickly."

Hamed groaned, "Well, what should I do?"

Charlie thought about it for a while, and said solemnly, "In your place, I'll start from the inside. Seek out an