know this is going to go largely unappreciated,” the Wonk said to Uncharles, “but we are moving the slider. We are shifting how we do justice around here. We are giving even God the Executioner the slenderest benefit of the doubt. Mercy, Uncharles.” “I am aware of the concept,” he allowed. “But you don’t have an opinion.” “It is a thing. Certain library references suggest that it is a good thing. I myself am not qualified to comment.”