It's good that we're sharing information among ourselves.

[In this he's truthful. He believes that most secrets from home will only serve to harm them, not help them now.]

Over the next few months we may all be tested on how successfully we navigate the politics of this new environment, from within and without.

That was an unfortunate incident. Much like the lancing of a boil, while unpleasant and messy, it seems to have put things on a track toward the mend.

[If he notices any particular chill in her tone, he's careful to keep his own pleasant and neutral.]