[ Yeah, it's a touchy thing, which is why Gabriel is less than confident that he's giving Stephen the right criteria. ]

It was good of him to. It's not like it's your fault you keep getting these damn 'prices'.

I can stay on the line with you, if you'd rather, and just keep listening to what's going on with you. I just figured you'd want some privacy some time in the next week. Is there anyone you trust to tell you the truth and not mess with you, right now?

[ Maybe if it's phrased as a question, they can determine who'd be safe to stick around with. ]

Where are you, anyway?