Magnificent. I know of Councilor LeBlanc by name and reputation only--somewhat of a taskmistress, if I have heard correctly, though I of course say this to credit her name only, never to sully. I hope you were happy working with her, but I know you will be even happier working with me.

[Because who wouldn't be!]

Can you speak of the projects that you are assisting with, Mademoiselle Hermione? [--which he takes pleasure in pronouncing super Orlesian, deprived of speaking his native tongue on the regular as he is.] Or will we keep secrets?