Thinking about it some more, I wonder if it's done with more subtle evilness (I'm picturing Baal in the producer role, now): "Isn't it nice to have a regular paycheque? We're all family here at Stargate. Mi casa, su casa. You wouldn't do anything to hurt your family, now would you?" *g*

You're going great guns with the NaNo, by the way - go you!