[It wasn’t some deep secret that Roland failed as a leader- it’s merely a statement of fact about his presidency, and he shouldn’t try to cover it up to save his ego- but he gratefully moves on from the topic nonetheless when America doesn’t pry. Another time.]

Is that so? Good work. It should go even faster with more hands on deck.

[He has no reason not to believe that they are close.]

If there’s anything I can help with, you know how to reach me.