“I will look at Gen. McDonald's report on the war and get back to you, Your Excellency.”

“Kindly do that and come up with a budget as well. Time is of the essence.”

“I got it, Your Excellency.”

“Good. How is work?”

“Work is fine, Your Excellency.”

“How is your boy? He is not doing badly.”

“He is fine. You are right. He is a nice boy.”

“How did you get him?”

Tim looked at the Second in Command and his face was unreadable.

He faced the Head of State and informed ...