You know, it was easy to slide back into a measure of Atton Rand with Cade around. Most of the time, even. Not right now, though, with his heart thumping in his chest and his body empty.

Jack let out a soft laugh, shaking his head as he looked up at Cade. He looked amused, possibly even the faintest edge of fond. "Yeah, no, it's just drunks and people getting a little nuts in the pit," he said. "You've got to wait a few nights until the nu-nu metal kids play, if you actually want a rush."