[It's the sort of sentiment he approves of, even if the question to logically follow would be what's Riftwatch's idea of a higher standard, really? But before he can suggest punching Rutyer in private where the bruises won't be obvious-- A pivot:]

Speaking of, you'll have half a dozen requests shortly if you haven't received them already and, if Amsel was anything like Coupe, a mountain of paperwork to sift through. But there is a matter you may have some unique insight on, and it seems only right to tell you before you dig it up in an old report.

[He laces his hands round the cup. Done, for the moment, with drinking.]