"If I stay in my office, people are going to complain they can't find the acting head of security," Carlos pointed out with some amusement. "Besides, if you want me to challenge up, you should at least trust me a little, Mr. Kagan. What good's a right hand man if half the time you're wondering what the right hand man's doing to your office?"

It was a point, at least. As for the reviews, Carlos smirked a little bit. "Don't worry, darling, they'll be on your desk by the end of the day. And I haven't even illustrated them this year, since you let me know that was unprofessional last time."