"Girlfriends.<em>Duh</em>." Alex rolled his eyes at Danae. "You and I both know that the neighbors aren't watching our every move. And even if they were,<em> they wouldn't care</em>. You are greatly underestimating the reluctance of the average person to get involved in someone else's business."<br/><br/>"As for the war," Dan butted in, "Yes we can, and you will." He gave the two women a startlingly intimidating look. "We have<em>ways</em>of getting you on board. You're not the first champions to have second thoughts." He turned and walked back towards the door, speaking casually over his shoulder. "Besides, you really don't have much of a choice. Just possessing the mantles makes you an irresistible target for the enemy, even if you never use them. Whether hide or not, they would find you eventually. Better to have that confrontation on your own terms, no?"<br/><br/>He picked up the bags he had brought in earlier and carried them back over, handing one to each of the girls. "Now, put these on. We can't have you traipsing around naked<em>all</em>the time."