"Don't forget your intuition and loyalty!" Rhyner added with a chuckle. "Those are also key qualities that any leader would want from their most trusted aides."
"I have the greatest respect for you and everything you've built, Rhyner. But you also understand what it means to seek the best for your family. And I must sadly admit that joining Oliver's territory would be the best opportunity for my family."
"... Hmm…" Rhyner sat in thought for a few moments. The rest of the room let the man stew and ponder while they came to grips with the shrewd determination they hadn't seen from Hurman since his time at the Institute.