The power of Ingress compels him. It was a matter of time before the goodwill towards Puck wore off on Tom.

"Aside from dealing with a tiresome new conflict in the Underside, quite well. Although Ingress informs me she would like to keep knives in her new boots once she receives the permission."

He doesn't look overly perturbed by this, but he tries, at least, to look slightly stern.

"I can't imagine where she got such an idea."