While the idea that they somehow got into the Pride HQ is extremely intimidating, the fact that Pride Records isn't known to take shit is perhaps the sole inspiration for a small burst of vindictive hope. That's true. Whoever this is will pay...they have to, right? Their bosses are big and powerful, and on this label they are serious business. Pride will know how to deal with it.

Right? Right. The thought bolsters Tiger's spirits a little.

"Right," he says, easing into the idea. A defensive wave of cockiness rises up in his chest. "These guys are basically screwed! As soon as they figure out where we are..."

At the very least they'll probably pay a ransom.