I assume despite the failings of their politicians in exhibition that they were competent in other ways, if they formed an Empire. [He takes another sip of tea.] While you seem especially good at political repartee I suspect that it permits a good amount of frustration to build when you have to wait for opportune moments to vent. It's likely better that you've embraced theatre as well. [Veiled advice and subtle acknowledgement of some sort of frustration.] I'm afraid I've not heard of him. Tell me more. [He takes the rules to look over them, faintly surprised they're hand-written, yet simultaneously not surprised at all.]