The members of the regional elite, who in a sense host these more rural dwellers, in turn make their periodic trips to Guatemala City in order to fulfill certain of their needs. Although patronizing the local stores, they will also make purchases in the city, and may well prefer a Guatemala City lawyer or medical specialist to those available locally.

Tony, I'm the executive director of S.H.I.E.L.D., the Strategic Homeland Intelligence, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, explained Fury. Tony nodded. […] Want a tip? Fire your namer of things, because that's a mouthful.

He was unschooled in the art of persuasion.

Many friends came to see me off.