"Customary?" replied Tetsuo. "No, I would not say that. Depending on the unit, and to some degree the individual, customary behaviour might be to take a defeated mechwarrior back to your base, bound hand and foot, and tormented to drive home the shame of their condition. Some favour a blindfold, denying them the sight of what is to come next."<br/><br/>He fixed his gaze on her face as he spoke, watching her reaction to his words.<br/><br/>"There they remain, until such time as they are granted release." He paused, letting his words sink in. "There is something to be said for tradition, hmmm?"