[It's likely that the higher-ups already know--Viktor still isn't sure if the Summoning ritual is pulling in specific people, or if the mages are simply attempting broad strokes. The best thing to do, he thinks, is to assume the government knows everything about them and their talents, but on the off chance they don't, there's no real reason to simply tip their hands.
Steve seems to understand this, and it's not like Viktor is in communication with the Prime Minister, or anything, so perhaps they can leave it here. He nods at the comment about Tony.]
I've noticed. [The first thing the guy did was comment on his work, and then his health, none of it with any consideration about what's okay to say out loud or not.] He's been helpful. I'm sure he'll find many heavy boxes for you to lift, in due time, but surely you're looking for more engaging work than that.
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Steve seems to understand this, and it's not like Viktor is in communication with the Prime Minister, or anything, so perhaps they can leave it here. He nods at the comment about Tony.]
I've noticed. [The first thing the guy did was comment on his work, and then his health, none of it with any consideration about what's okay to say out loud or not.] He's been helpful. I'm sure he'll find many heavy boxes for you to lift, in due time, but surely you're looking for more engaging work than that.