[Tony seemed calmer now, and his brain actually seemed to be functioning in a helpful manner.]

I'm happy to work with you on this problem, [Valdis replied] But I'm not going to play forward on this one. I have my own agenda and it doesn't involve monitoring a bunch of teenagers. [She looked at Sokka and Gene] Even if some of them are capable of intelligence. But yes, the Palace is there for the taking and I agree that we should use it.