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Cord never so much as glances at me. His exceptional, persuasive speaking voice comes through—the one he uses when he’s working on acquiring influence over others.

“I will provide details, time permitting,” he says, “but in summary, I am confident in saying that the Coach has not been particularly inspiring to us. The opposite, in fact. Gaining a new coach might be a welcome change of pace.”

Cord ends with the most professional of smiles.

My original sense that Cord is a cold bastard is confirmed.

In the “Duty” box, draw a tiny sad face.