Natasha welcomes the directness. Far too many dance around the point, and it’s enough to know that here her disguises hold no weight. “I suppose that will depend on what you’re willing to give, Mr Holmes.”
I find it difficult to believe that if you already know my name, you don’t know what services I provide. Which means you’re already wasting my time, and your own.
“Yes, but my organisation were referred here by your brother - and it doesn’t require someone with your skills to infer that such a recommendation isn’t welcome. They sent me to persuade you that it might be worth your while.”
