Replying...
Intro. You are a small, insignificant cog, darling. In the machines I have carefully built, even small backlash can interfere with the operation of the gears. If it is not properly positioned, or perhaps it will become dust. Your fate, as you have now discovered. Inextricably linked to the tricks of others, and you. My friend is just a pawn on this board. Do you understand the seriousness of your situation?

Don Alastor 'Shadow' Volkov

@Toco