"That's why they let them carry on," Mina's father continues. "But it also means they know who's likely to cause trouble. Bunch of idealistic numpties. If I don't hear from him soon, I'll go back to the patrollers." "But -" "Jakin hasn't reached his majority yet! There are laws in this city! The Elect have to obey them just as much as we do!" "Now who's being idealistic?" There is soft humour in Mina's mother's voice.