[Mycroft made a mental note to do something horrific to the Minister of Defense for making Gregory's face look that uncertain. Perhaps making him take meetings with the Mexican government. In Mexico.]

Gregory, I will assure you on two points - if it is of importance I will not put it off on your account, but if it is simply someone looking to me to do their job for them, I will happily throw them back into the room with a slap to the hand for good measure.

[He gestured for the man to start to walk with him.] I am sure you have the same issue at the Met - others trying to get you to close their cases for them, then taking all the credit.