Al Sells Everything a Company Needs to Market Decorative Balloons--The

Al sells everything a company needs to market decorative balloons--the balloons themselves, ribbons, helium tanks, etc. He wants to talk to the owner of a large catering company because balloons are great decorations for birthday tables, etc. Unfortunately, every time he tries to talk to the catering company owner, he finds himself in an inane conversation with the assistant caterer who will not let him talk to the owner. The assistant caterer is assuming the role of:

A) barrier
B) decider
C) roadblock
D) buyer shield
E) protector