[So she knew. It made sense; her boyfriend telling her did seem like a strong possibility. Jade is unphased by her inquiry, and he pushes at his glasses after a sip of tea.]

You should know from looking at our emperor - we of Malkuth like to mix business and pleasure. If we do manage to accomplish something for the greater good of the war effort and this enclosure's general safety in the process of a leisurely travel, then all the better.