Well, I suppose as long as he's still alive and well...

(She suddenly looks around her carefully before she leans in closer to him.)

There's a reason why I wanted to speak to you face to face actually.

(Her voice is low and urgent, and she's got a completely serious face on.)

I know that while we're here, you do not have any obligation to carry out anything I say, but...I would like to ask for your assistance in some matters. I called you here because I was worried that the phone could potentially be bugged.