[ There is no amount of desire to play it cool that can keep the delight entirely off of Odessa's face when she hears Johanna Mason's voice. ]

You can't expect me to be so ostentatious at a time like this, can you? It's good to hear from you, Johanna. I wish that I could, but the Prime Minister's a very busy man, with many pressing matters to attend to, and is otherwise engaged. I'd be happy to pass on a message.

[ Does it involve an axe? Please say yes. ]