Molluck was a Big Cheese, albiet a very powerful one. He's the prodigal son because he's so really fantastic at what he does. Just because he's Maggie's favourite, doesn't mean he's rised the ranks completely. And just because he's not yet perched on the peak of promotions, doesn't mean he's not wealthy enough to purchase his own luxuries. Given a bit more time, he would have scaled the ziggurat and been a Glock Star.
Besides, only Glock Stars have the priviledge of working in Vykkers Labs, and had Molluck had the opportunity, he would have jumped at it.
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