Hmmmm, thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.  I will do what I can to see it is dealt with as soon as possible but can make no promises.

(sigh), more problems, I can't remember the last time somebody brought me some good news.  Go on then, out with it.

We have had no word from the pact for too long, we have to assume they are all destroyed or worse, as of now we can only count on ourselves.