At the lowest levels of society, you might rely on force, but as you move to the upper echelons, the game is about finesse, not who has bullets and who doesn't.
Breaking the rules is easy, but others will bypass rules to deal with you because of your blatant disregard for them.
After briefly chatting about visiting Golden State after the new year, Lance took the initiative to stand up and bid farewell, as it was already past nine, and Admiral Miles needed his rest.
Admiral Miles called his nephew over to escort Lance out, specifically instructing him to see him to the gate of the naval base.
The reason was that nighttime patrols were strictly managed, and they didn't know Lance, which could prevent trouble.
Actually, there was no need to worry about such situations; his car had a pass, and just one phone call would ensure the patrol wouldn't bother someone coming from headquarters.
This gesture was, in fact, a form of goodwill.
