"Yes, Cliffjumper, we really have to."

Mirage was stubbornly professional. He had little time to fret about Cliffjumper's clearly unintentional reveal or the possible repercussions therein - even if he was sure there would be. Instead, he eventually had to choose to focus on the job at hand.

Mirage sighed as he placed the various items they had been gifted with across their suite; having them proudly on display would please anyone who visited, and some items Mirage wanted to have a closer look at when he had the chance anyway.

"If you really, truly need to, I am certain on certain occasions it would be alright for you to remain here. It is not unusual for a representative to be worn down by such involved, diplomatic issues."

Mirage waved a hand, irritated that he felt the need to make such a concession in the first place. But keeping Cliffjumper on edge would be worse than any mild political disapproval in the long run.

"But you cannot count on that, and most situations that will require your presence. Like today does. The sort of situations you are here for."