Drake was definitely used to people doing what he said, but a 'yes, sir,' would have caught him off guard. It was usually, 'yes, Dr. Riley,' or 'right away, Dr. Riley,' and sometimes, 'suck a cock, Riley,' but only if it was Gene.

At any rate, Drake didn't think twice when Echo turned and began leading him up the road and into the city. What he did think twice about was 'westward.'

"This place has magnetic poles, then. Should I invest in a compass?"