Excerpt Only - Choosing Sides

"So if we went with familiar imagery then, would you say you see yourself as perverse -- being disruptive? Upsetting expectations? A devil scouring the details like the Accuser? 

"Or more a light of the divine? A servant of peace and understanding?"

The face across from him nodded. "Yes."

"Yes?"

Nod.

"So... what? You see yourself as playing both sides?"

The face shook. "No."

"You just said--"

"Same side."

Now it seemed certain this was some kind of mockery or joke but the serene, sincere expression lingered.

"So you're taking a side?"

Shake. "No."