That doesn't surprise me. Your friends have always managed to find success, Lord Baelish, until the day that they are, sadly, no longer your friends. Then their fortunes seem to change.

And yet I've always preferred the sort of power that allows me to split the head of my opponent, and the sort of force that comes of commanding an army. Until ambassadors begin to take that sort of leadership in this country, I'm afraid I'll remain uninterested.

But don't worry. I'll find other ways to benefit from your friendship.