If one asked Braxiatel where he got so good at ignoring what someone else was saying, he might perhaps choose to tell that one that when family is involved, a person can learn to do anything. Brax gave as much response to the smugness as he had to the threats, only just stopping himself from saying 'sound and fury signifying nothing' to counter it. He'd try to avoid the Shakespeare for a bit longer if he could. He could never quite forgive the Doctor for having his handwriting in so many significant manuscripts Braxiatel now owned.

"He's young and misguided, wanting social change and not knowing how to go about it. Reminds me of some people I used to know. Of course, he'd be even more irresponsible with a time machine..."