The two developed a mentor-and-protege relationship, becoming both a confidant and teacher. A close confidant and adviser of the president, Hobart was called "Assistant President". He later served as a confidant and advisor to King Charles VIII. Walt lost the man who served as his closest colleague and confidant since 1919. He always mentioned his mother as his confidant and his father as his inspiration. This account originates from Priscus, who served as an advisor to Marcian's confidant, Euphemius. She remained the closest confidant of her brother until his death. Jack has even surpassed Pete as Liz's most trusted confidant. He described Lou as being a ready confidant and an eternal dreamer. Norris, as a close confidant and supporter, was immediately put at risk. Philip retained Olivares as his confidant and chief minister for the next twenty years. Lavrentiy Beria, a fellow Georgian and Stalin confidant, succeeded him as head of NKVD. Kyosuke quickly becomes Kirino's confidant for her secret hobby. He used to be a therapist and becomes some sort of confidant to Akane. He is considered a close confidant of president Vladimir Putin.