[of course she's expecting abuse! how could she not?? granted, she's predisposed to being on the defensive as it is, but...c'mon. c'mon!!!

in any case, she doesn't address it, simply lifting her hands from their resting position under the table to pick up her quill and bring it to an open, blank page set before her and the phone.]

Klaudia, then. Once I've finished with the others who have spoken up previously, I can contact you. This username, yes?