[ there's a pause, then a little tiredly: ] Yes, we understand completely. [ he's fought tooth and claw for every little change he's made. and gods, don't get him started on his bridge.

the mention of a secretary earns a slightly wistful look. it's true, isn't it? he's grown so accustomed to csevet, and to his nohecharei and edocharei, this household he'd sworn he'd never take for granted-- but has he? he's allowed them to do so much for him for so long.. especially csevet.

when he gets home--whenever that might be--he really must reward him somehow. ]

We truly would be quite lost without our secretary. Our first months in our capital were only manageable due to his great assistance. [ it's probably apparent how fond of csevet he is, but he doesn't care. gregor certainly doesn't seem inclined to judge him for such things, especially given that the other man considers his armsmen family. ]