To kill Oliver Patrick, it didn't seem to merely want to shelter him, and keep him in the dark. Every time he did something stupid, it seemed to reward him for it. Almost kindly. The System that he'd grown irritated with this last week now echoed some semblance of warmth in his heart. It felt almost motherly.
In contrast, there was Blackbeard, a man who was winning Vol's respect, and a man Vol was now sure he would kill, as soon as an appropriate opportunity presented itself.
