Just a small amount, Mr. Montgomery. Clive's office is down the hall, to the right, and up the staircase.

[David settled his shoulders slightly, trying to stretch out the tension that still sang along him muscles.]

If you could alert the guards on your way, I would appreciate it.

[It would take a very observant man to see just how much effort it took David to remain so calm and polite sounding, despite the chill in his voice.]