The only thing lacking was seniority.
Owen Bertram said loudly: "I will not let you down!"
Abner Lane was satisfied and said: "In a few years, when I have sorted out the affairs of the General government, I'm afraid I will have to entrust the Southern Prison to you as well."
The three of them discussed the war situation between the Flying Bear Army and Nanni Nation and finalized some plans before ending the call.
By now, the Lannister Sect representatives who had arrived at the Summit Metropolitan Office earlier had been waiting for Owen for a full ten days in the market outside.
Owen certainly wasn't doing this to experience that "ignoring at first and then being hard to get" straightforward pleasure - although it really was enjoyable.
He kept these people waiting to make them realize that this second chance wouldn't come easily!