[Prefect seems to hesitate, as if he senses that Stildyne doesn't entirely believe what it is that he's saying, but he nods, not wanting any suspicions he might have confirmed.]

I... perhaps you're right, Comrade. I mean, I don't really know how the planning, and preparation, and assistance to these things work. I only really ever encountered the grand gestures.

[He pauses, briefly, then looks down, a little guiltily.]

Thank you. For saying all that.