Yes, thank you for the flowers, they were positively delightful and lifted the spirit of the room. I'll sort out assignments for this new unit you've put together and take your note about an internal security branch under advisement. I'll admit, I see the utility but dislike the notion of resorting to "police state" tactics because it makes us less different than the enemy. That said, a compartmentalized unit of loyal troops willing to react to any wave of sudden sympathy for the enemy will help secure the LFR's interests. It's just the optics that bother me.
And as to your personal matter - permission granted, friend, be safe.