Before the elevator doors were completely closed Courtney turned to the Tayanna and said, "Your xolos are tremendously adaptive, it seems. El Sombre seems to have healed from his wounds quickly. Using you as inspiration we have begun a training program using hunting and shepherd breeds as operatives and pairing them with agents. I would like you to consult on the program direction after you have finished your first semester. Atticus, as you know I spoke to Knight about this mission moving forward with more lateral depth. This depth is Tayanna and, as we are finding, the astute Nasrin. Atticus, use your experience to help your team. Nasrin you have propensity with all types of technical data, don't you? Utilize that whenever you can. Tay, your link with the xolos and your skills for reconnaissance you are the teams eyes and ears. Atticus, keep the team focused and moving. After the first leg of the mission you will be using your own where-with-all, you own creativity, your own methods, to complete the delivery of..." Courtney paused to open the penthouse door. Tayanna realized that in the few seconds they had been together Courtney had identified and recognized specific talents of each of the students then not only complimented their strengths but she also motivated students to use them. Courtney opened the door, reached inside and handed Atticus an envelope. "Back to the elevator" During their descent to the lobby Courtney explained that they would open envelope once back in the Sikorsky. The doors opened into the hotel lobby and the waiting paparazzi. Courtney leaned down and hugged El Sombre. She kissed the dog on the mouth, then stumbled out into the center of the flashing cameras. "That is one cool doggy, lady."