"You know, you keep saying that--that you're not a diplomat, you're a soldier. And I think you might honestly believe it. But, in truth, you are both an accomplished diplomat and a soldier. If you were just a soldier Dylan, you would be hard pressed to have done all you have."

Telemachus' eyes sparkled with amusement. "It's not a suck up if it's the truth. Just a statement of fact. "You have succeeded where so many have failed. It's a privilege to learn from you." He gave Dylan a succinct nod.