Roberto was a flashy sort of fellow, who had taken it upon himself to protect Roland (who was the subject of a neighbourhood petition about public decency) and Graeme, who worked out in Silicon Valley and rode a 50cc scooter to work.

Graeme was most impressed with how quiet the whole thing was, using the electric propulsion system fitted to the heavily modified De Lorean, to propel itself along at about 6 knots, underwater.

Roberto sat quietly, polishing the loose flakes of skin and sebum from between the pave diamonds on his necklace.

Roland reflected upon how fortunate he was that Graeme paid the rent, so he could pay Roberto $250 per week to intimidate his neighbours.