Thread:ShamelessNitpicker/@comment-3581997-20161025073324/@comment-30053419-20161025110241

I think we're getting a little sidetracked: the point of my original argument was that, since there's no evidence to support the theory that Excalibur drains the powers of its users, maybe the Illuminati had methods of suppressing Loki's power - thus explaining why Loki could be dumped in Arkham.

At the risk of sidetracking all over again, the Bees state that the Hive is used for those of Gaia's Chosen who have become uncontrollable: the last time Lumie players got threatened by Ronelle, it was for screwing up in Egypt. Players are now "one day away" from incarceration at the Hive not for screwing up, but as a potential threat to the likes of the Old Guard and the Talking Heads. In other words, the Big Three's contract with the Hive is basically "want to get rid of them but can't risk killing them just in case they turn out nastier than you expect? Give us a call and they'll never be seen again! Call 1800-ROACH-MOTEL!"