"Alright," Carol smiled, waiting until the waiter came over and ordering tiramisu and coffee. "So," she said, conversationally, "how are things in Washington? I imagine it's hectic with everyone in transition." She didn't spend nearly as much time there as she used to, now that she was working for Torchwood, but she was still there at least once a week. She tried to time it for when Nathan was there, so that they had a little more time together.