I suppose that qualm of technicality -- yes, I suppose that ought not be made explicit. [A beat.] Or indulged in, whatsoever.

[Ethical boundaries: still an issue for Frederick Chilton.]

I would not want to scare her off, at any rate. You are right, that would be a rather intimidating setting. Honesty notwithstanding.

[The uneasy chuckle that followed was more a reflection on Chilton's social unease than Kanaya's astute observation.]

At the very least, I'll keep an eye out for you at whatever Swearing-In we might both attend. That seems safe enough.