[Well, that makes it easier. If even Ukyou can admit it was a mistake, he doesn't have to watch his words quite so carefully- he'll still avoid saying so outright of course, since reminding others of their failures has never been a wise networking strategy, but it gives a far firmer base for their conversation.

Which, at the moment, is a little too public for his liking, considering their topic. Tonegawa aims for subtlety anyway.]

Of course. You have enough power at the moment to cover one officer's tracks, I'm sure. Ideally, they would lose the scent on their own, but some things can't be helped in the name of self-preservation, wouldn't you say? [He lifts his glass.] Have they been troubling you?