[Not looking at the communicator] And when you arrive we'll be ready to consummate that deal.

[To Alex, with a patented scary smile.]

Yes, I'm afraid that's the way it usually is.

[He starts to fiddle with the projector until it's running noisily.]

Now you, must tell me how you feel. [He comes around and passes a hand in front of Alex's face and waits for the reaction.]