Stupidest thing you could ever do, walkin' in like this --

Ben had been silent at first, listening to the exchange, but now he's making more noise than two men; he's banking Benton's still got some fight in him (and Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, please God let him be able) he wants to give the man every opportunity to hurt the Mage.

"Hey, Mr. Magic! We need to have a talk 'bout a friend of mine."