Nice change of pace for style.

Nothing like a little direct volcanic cardiac massage to get a good bit of magma pumping.

Also as an aside, thanks to Rob and Jamie. I know there was a rough patch there in the middle, but boy you two are coming on strong as this first arc is building to a finale.

I do wonder at the Callahan's reference. I presume it isn't Spider Robinson's, and I'm trying to puzzle it a bit before doing some web searching.