Jaques shrugged.
"No such government has existed for that long in any part of the world that I know of." He said as Scorch began to wander off. With the commando gone, he glanced around the mansion, taking in the ultra-modern decoration. He grinned ruefully as his eyes lingered for a moment on the woman that had travelled across the bridge with him. Under different circumstances he might have tried to apply his captivating charm on her, but it would feel as though he were taking advantage given her present condition. Dismissing the idea, he began to plan his search for the owner of the grand house.