"I can't think of anyone more qualified. I prefer to take care of things myself." With a small nods in Magolor's direction, he emphasized, "If you want something done right."

Do it yourself. Oh, not that he'd never had help, and other people certainly had their place. But when things were important he liked to be hands-on. He wouldn't make the mistakes others would.

"When did you become so close with the natives?"