[ There's a long pause on Claude's end, before he slumps into his seat and winds his fingers on his lap. ]

I'm inclined to agree. There's no moving forward if we're lacking in information.

[ Green eyes closed, he speaks with measured pauses. Considering his options carefully. ]

I have some contacts I can refer to. Some of the architects that worked on renovations of the opera house are clients of mine. Gossip is cheap.