"I don't have a any direct evidence," Avon admitted, "except that Travis is a snake who enjoys taking orders from stronger, more intelligent people. Given that the prejudice seems to work both ways, perhaps you're right. And there won't be any risk," he added, grmily, "only certainty."

Because Data was right; he needed proof. And he needed to know where Lore was. If Avon's hunch was correct, Travis could provide both pieces of information.