Waverly puffed on his pipe while Miss Eklund brought in a fresh teapot for himself and coffee for Napoleon. After she departed and shut the office door, Waverly nudged the folders closer to Napoleon.

"I have what might be considered an unusual long term assignment. These are the men I am considering and I would like your opinions on them."

Picking up one of the folders at random, Napoleon flipped it open and began to read.

"Ryan Levy. Good man, handles himself well, but might this new assignment take him overseas?"

"Distinct possibility."

"I'd give him a pass, sir."