"Well, this is the first soiree Ah have had the pleasure of attendin' for this particular group, but Ah deal with morally flexible people who may or may not admit to wantin' to take over the world every day as part of my job."

She sipped her wine.

"It is highly recommended that you read the Art of War before attendin' any charitable meet 'n' mingle function in this town. For some of 'em, Urban Warfare and Defense wouldn't be outta line, either."