She sighed internally, chiding herself for being too harsh. Unfortunately, she couldn't hold people's hands as Director. "There is a steep learning curve, Nicholas, I know. And many early missions are more by luck than by skill," she admitted, bringing her tone down. "But I am afraid that we also don't get to have many do-overs in this field. Do you know why I insist in you practicing both go and chess? So you learn to read multiple steps forward, to predict and weigh consequences." Crossing her arms, she walked around the desk. "So, now that you have a lead. What is done next?"