[Miranda_]

"No deal," Charles said. "I know the sort of favours you call in; I have a long memory. Remember Dawn? There's no way on earth I'm going to give in to that kind of demand again. I'd sooner take Alexis out of storage rather than let you hold something over me like that. I'd find the Diclonii myself, and for nothing. However, if you want a check, I could just as easily let you have the job."