"Good. You've understood. We'll want to know everything we need to know at least a week before their election, the election day itself being the earliest they could make an open move."

The General whistles a few notes, mid-high-low in order.

"Priority is an assessment of the Lotus Gardens and associated forces, then Stu's status, then as much of the rest as you can get in time. You're right, not an easy job. Who would you have work with you that would make it go quicker rather than just getting in each others' way? Speak up about any resources that will help."