Napoleon hesitated briefly, then forged ahead.

"You said I could tell my partner, but what about Mark?"

Waverly leaned back in his chair slightly, considering for a moment before answering.

"You may tell him that he will be getting a partner fresh from Survival School, but nothing beyond that. If he is going to react poorly to a female partner, I want to know before they go into the field together."

"Will she go on a few solo runs first?"

"Yes. A few milk runs like all the agents do. Get her feet wet before jumping into the deep end."