Montes.

I remember that brief discussion we had about exit strategies. I don't think it's necessary for me to ask about your current one. Rather, I'd follow up with a simple question.

Are you a John Smith now, or a Jacques Martin perhaps?

You are getting better at displaying pretend emotions, I would have to give you some credit for that. Then again, you and credits always result in more loose ends than what you've started with.

The two of us are the ones that feel most of the consequences of his evaporation. Thus it felt appropriate to see if you are a stain on the carpet, or staining someone's carpet. As for your usefulness, we'll see. Nothing is out of the question.

I'll be sure to change the conditioner around. At least to keep you on your toes.