Azar'bijan gave a short nod of his head in response and turned to leave, glad that it was over but inwardly wishing that it had gone better. He did not turn back, nor stop and think that it might be a good idea to thank her for the time and opportunity. Such pleasantries did not come natural to him and likely wouldn't have entered his mind on any occasion.

Still, he mused, it could have gone worse and - in reality - who could possibly be worthier to take on her role than him?

No one, as far as he was concerned.