"He is doing well." The Minister replied to Ellen, "Newly promoted, even. He is a good man, and an asset to the ministry."<br/><br/>He nodded to Leander, "I am glad you see it that way, and I pray that I shall not disappoint you. Let it be known I am first and foremost your servant. As I serve the people of our world, bringing enjoyment and the allure of adventuring to their lives through The Games."<br/><br/>"I trust that there are no further questions?" he asked, leaning back in his comfy chair, "If not, then please permit Miss Lisae to sort out the rest of the paperwork and to charter a flight to Dewehrgard at your convenience. I have given her complete authority to handle the details on my behalf."<br/><br/>If that were so, then there was no need for the Minister to have spoken to them in person at all... Well, as close as 'in person' as this could be considered.