It was a fairly diplomatic answer, all things considered, but it was thorough, and Arthur appreciates his candour immensely.

"It's a turf war, now," he summarises flatly. "You're certainly right - I'm familiar with the sort of- of gang mindset, as well - there's no doubt going to be repercussions from that, if there haven't been already."

He looks back at his house, and grimaces. "You know, I was only doing this because if I was going to live alone, it just felt sensible. Now it feels... more prudent, I suppose."