Barlin was gleeful even as he watched Charlie scowl, stroking his beard as he laughed. "Doesn't it hurt you so? Doesn't it frustrate you? Oh, I understand that all too well since it's been one real annoyance after another since I came on this piece of ice… Until I arrived here days ago! And now, I have to say I'm the happiest I've ever been!"

His eyes narrowing melodiously right then, he bellowed, "So now that you realize you've brought all of this upon yourself, you can begin your journey to t