I believe Catholics call it a Hail Mary pass. He swallows, steeling himself, already restless. Every moment here is a moment something could be going wrong and getting worse outside.

"I don't think we can fight him," he says softly. "If he has the same abilities Tony does, there's a strong likelihood that no one here can take him on sans ensuing tragedy. If we have a chance, it's appealing to a different angle. Of course... if it doesn't work, it's important that you stay out of sight until the danger's gone. Promise me you'll do that."