I suspect he would be pleased to hear that. I'm told he's in Rome right now... I haven't met him, but perhaps I will have that opportunity sometime in the new year... [pause] If we can escape from here, of course.

[That tidbit is endlessly intriguing to her, but his uncertainty worries her.]

I'm sorry, Desmond, am I making you uncomfortable? I shouldn't have brought it up again, nor should I pry.