The sergent calmly took a few bites from his sandwich as he thought over the situation. He'd by now well guessed that the reason for the covert operation was out of fear of Selene, as well as a subtle show of the power of his Homeland's covert operations. But he couldn't very well come out and say that to a puppet of Selene.
Determined to play dumb he replied with a bored, but professional tone, "your grace I assure you I speak the truth. Would you not be more upset if we'd arrived through overt means?"