[ Out of the corner of his eye, he can tell Robert is studying him. Whether that's the pollen in the air or some more deeper, personal study, he can't tell. Instead of wasting time sussing it out, he just lets it go on and ignores the stare. ]

We both know that isn't the case.

[ Which he's certain Robert understands, but it needs to be reiterated. ]

I don't think they've been approached yet. If the corporation is handpicking candidates like they say they are, then maybe they haven't gotten to them for some reason. Maybe they want a larger pool of candidates that aren't from the same place.

[ He shifts in his seat, stretches his legs, toes pointing briefly before he relaxes again. ]

Our team is very capable, as you're well aware. But it would look pretty odd on paper pulling a whole group from one spot.