There was a reason, of course. Things could be done that weren't normally done to make a point, and Sharkface was an intimidating feature. Proof of how dedicated and tough his hawks were. You saw that guy once without his helmet? You silently wondered what lay under the armor of the others.

Half of staying in power was the show. Something Felix knew how to twist to his advantage.

"Well, I'm not saying no." An eyebrow quirked at Delta. "How long have you been working for the kid?"