One of the workmates wriggled unsteady tentacles and said he knew where to get stimulants that would stop Purple feeling tired. Purple remembered the drunken husband of Silver Grey and replied firmly that he wasn’t interested in any drugs. An argument started between those who used drugs and those who detested them. One Centaurian whispered a hint to Purple, since now he was free he could choose to enjoy stimulants if he liked. Then another who overheard the whisper warned it was better to use freedom sensibly and choose to avoid dangerous drugs.