[Regardless of any apparent letter-related problems, he's already feeling optimistic about this partnership. Not that he's usually had trouble getting along with people, but it's still nice to meet someone so agreeable! Surely this will cause no problems later.
He's not bothered by the official's lack of interest in them when they enter; he probably gets Mirrorbound in here all the time. He straightens his posture slightly, determined to be polite for the sake of making things go smoothly.]
Yes, sir, we are.
[The level of confidence he expresses this statement is probably not the best thing when partnered with the information that immediately follows:]
no subject
He's not bothered by the official's lack of interest in them when they enter; he probably gets Mirrorbound in here all the time. He straightens his posture slightly, determined to be polite for the sake of making things go smoothly.]
Yes, sir, we are.
[The level of confidence he expresses this statement is probably not the best thing when partnered with the information that immediately follows:]
We only know the basics, though.