"Yes, it's all messed up. And no, it's not really over. Never was. That's part of why I'm a Regulator. I think Quent puts up with me sometimes because I'm the best inside source he has on some of the shite our side loosed." Charlie cracked a grin. "This is the worst manifestation I've seen--if that's what this was. Nobody knows. And nobody will for a long time."