Both participants in an argument can learn much as well, given certain necessary virtues; indeed, that is the primary basis of my own vocation, as well as a little-appreciated aspect of modern means of government.

Both money and a willingness to be covert are necessary; while Felix has a limited understanding of the situation, most of the natives have none whatsoever, and would thus regard such a purchase with suspicion. After all, there is far less legitimate use for weapons in this era; the Dark Hour is an anomaly. one during which the natives' very existence is temporarily suspended.