[Faolan's eyebrows draw together slightly at Laurent's question. Comparing lists? Of what, he wonders, though he isn't quite sure whether he wants to know or not. Not from the look on Laurent's face, at least.]

Laurent...

I'm not trying to make things difficult. But I need you to talk about this with me. I know how much is at stake, with my position, and I. Want to get this right. I want to know I'm getting this right.