[ Foster's being pedantic, Lambert would point out, but the sudden vehemence of the man's response to the mere suggestion of Strange being involved? That's interesting.

Too bad he doesn't have time to get into that right now. They've got a probably-ill-fated rescue mission to attempt in less than twenty-four hours. So instead, he smirks, shoving the book back at Foster. ]

Then you'd better get to it. It's not going to summarize itself.

[ And he cocks his head, thinking. Foster hadn't seemed to react violently to Syrlya, so-- ]

Get Syrlya to look it over when you're finished. You said you've worked with him before, so that shouldn't be a problem, right?