Tseng set his pen down and gave Reno the sort of look that could freeze lava.

"I humbly apologize for using the colloquial term," he said darkly. "You are correct. ShinRa is gone. I do, however, flatter myself that I am still your superior, at least until you have officially resigned. In that case, please return all items which do not belong to you before you leave. I imagine you will be difficult to replace, but I have had to replace other Turks before you. I would lastly like to note that I did not 'dismiss' you, as one can hardly fire an employee who has quit."