That's right, he's getting an early opportunity to meet some members of the team. Seth hasn't doubted that Irahl is a perfectly capable fighter and marksman, but whether or not he can interface with a group--their group, specifically--remains the biggest unknown factor in this entire endeavor.

"I don't expect to see cohesion in a day. But I'd like to assess your ability to move with and support this particular unit."

Here, he glances over at Irahl, which is the first time he's really bothered giving the man his visual attention since shortly before they left the Armadatory.

"I've selected only those I trust to be discrete. They are aware of my particular situation and have been given a vague briefing as to yours. There should not be any surprises."