It was a privilege to be called to oversee Apprentice Ducati’s Covenant. Ducati is a boy that I’m proud to say I personally interviewed, and I knew he was special from the moment I saw him. I’ve kept a fond eye on him ever since, ensuring I was present for a number of key ceremonies to make sure he was on the right trajectory. It’s clear that a strong bond has developed between him and Master Scott and this is something which I’ve encouraged. Master Scott is a man I have started to feel rather close to. I am naturally a loner, so admitting to feeling a bond with another man feels very odd indeed. I personally selected him to run Apprentice Ducati’s Covenant and from the moment he opened his mouth, and ushered the boy into the room with his gentle, yet commanding voice, I knew I had chosen well.