Rufus doesn't respond to Tseng at first, only glancing at Dark Nation to tell the dog to go lay down which she does, laying at his feet as he sat down in the chair Tseng offered him, crossing his legs.

He looks at the cell phone before looking at Tseng. He missed them working side by side while there was so much upheaval, Tseng's counsel had always been vital and he depended on it. He knew what direction he wanted to take Shinra in, he had talked over his plans with Tseng in whispers when he had been exiled and the days had stretched out into an endless blur. He had Tseng by his side almost constantly over the last two years so this separation was difficult when he had to do everything once again but by himself.

"I read what you forwarded to me earlier. Scarlet is unhappy with your latest requests and asked me to intervene on her behalf." Rufus's flat tone indicates that he intends to do no such thing even though his expression doesn't change. He honestly didn't care if she was unhappy so long as he could keep her under control. He hadn't forgotten that she tried to take over when he had 'died' nor would he allow it again. "Tell me more about this project."