[Albel would have to adapt or they would all be miserable-- that was the bottom line, in Cliff's eyes, but he knew that there was no rushing Albel the Wicked of the Black Brigade.]

Yeah, maybe. For all we know, he's gonna find out 'bout this and throw a fit at us-- and that'll show him for moping for too long.

[He cracked a grin, clearly enjoying his own joke.]