"We have one mission, and one mission only, to protect Seth Rollins…" The distinct voice of Hunter droned on as he addressed the small group that was the Authority.

Staring down those of Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Big Show, Kane, Seth Rollins and even wife, Stephanie McMahon, he made sure to remind them every meeting how important of an asset Seth was. How important was Rollins to each member he was addressing? He didn't know, but he did know that his golden boy had to be protected, whether the others liked him or not. His eyes met Kane's, lingering longer than needed. He knew the older man didn't enjoy the decision to bring Seth in, let alone choose him to be the future, but such is life. He knew Kane wouldn't go too far out of his way to protect Seth, but tonight was a priority. Hunter needed every single person on the top of his or her game, especially the Director of Operations.

Glancing around the small back room used for an office, Kane's eyes caught those of Stephanie's. She didn't look too interested in what her husband was talking about and quite frankly neither did he. It was the same speech every time. He swore that Hunter favorited Seth more than the well being of everyone else in the Authority. That included his wife. How many times had he had to be the real man and step in to protect Stephanie rather than Seth? How many times had he watched his friend worry more about a man fully capable of defending himself run to his aid rather than the mere thought that his wife might get hurt? Breaking eye contact, Kane chose to look at his shoes instead. He obviously knew Hunter loved her, but whether people saw it or not, even a monster like himself realized who should be a top priority to protect. Although… he figured Stephanie could handle herself if need be. He thanked the gods that he was never on the receiving end of one of her 'billion dollar slaps' she dished out to whomever was in her way. The worst he had dealt with was a brutal tongue lashing that made him don the mask. Whether that was best for business or not, it was over with. He was glad to be wearing the suit again, and as Hunter's closing words echoed throughout the small space, he could only hope tonight would go as planned.