"Because...doors open both ways," he says. "Letting me out could mean letting other people in, and we have a bad history with that."

"Really? We mostly have moving stairs and ramps in our buildings, but I don't mind elevators."

He smiles a little when Ziggy admits not knowing how much his arrangements cost. It's not that strange to him. His family aren't rock stars, but they have more money than they know what to do with. "Well, it won't hurt me to ask. If you can give me the address or directions, I'd appreciate it. I'm Rondo dan Olorthavaas, by the way. What's your name?"