"Are you well?" Lombard said. "Who else would it be? I am very much aware of my own appearance. I know that this empty sleeve causes more attention than it ought to."
"No, it was just… Wait, you're joining me? Why am I only hearing this now?" Oliver asked.
"Why did you expect to hear it before now?" Lombard replied. "I am quite sure that you have grown used to running your battlefields, young Patrick, but here, there are far more men in the hierarchy above you. It is only your connection to Lord Blackwell that sees you as well-informed as you currently are. There is no divine right allowing you it."
"I… suppose…" Oliver said.
