"Flintlocks are less accurate, but more stylish. It's a rule." He paused, and felt compelled to add, "Or maybe more of a guideline."

Damn it, Travis.

"Yeah? That's a good idea," he said. "I never thought of using Zenderean stuff to try to fix that. Are you gonna sell it to them?" It made sense. Increased the bottom line and tapped into the wealth of the city's people. It was hard to resist that thought, knowing the city was richer than any one person could hope to be.