"Or overestimated this institute," he said with a shrug. "It's hardly doing its job." Despite the high rate of those missing... well, it could be higher. And with hardly anything to fear at night, X was having to take it upon himself to find other patients to keep him entertained. No wonder Martin had taken to sleeping in at night--it was boring.

Sigh. That didn't seem as if it were going to change any time soon, either. Another reason he was leaving and taking II with him.

Still, Luxord offered the king a smile and a name. "Rould." It was almost true, anyhow.