Unfortunately more than a few, in my experience.

[Edelgard stoops down again, putting a gloved hand on Leslie's shoulder and forcing as sunny as smile as she can manage.]

Sometimes they surround themselves with evil, too. I think you know that, already.

[Just vibes, Les.]

In those situations, subterfuge is less useful...and that is when the righteous must take a stand. That's a time when it's better to engage in more direct action, which is my preferred way of dealing with conflict.

Neither way is always right, but...sometimes it's necessary, to protect the people who can't protect themselves.