*has been motioning for you to give him the phone the entire time, of course*
*exhales through his teeth in frustration when you simply hang up (so many mistakes, Ecthelion—trying to convince Esther, trying to convince her...why did you think anyone else would bother taking him seriously?)*
*forcing himself to remain calm* Yangchen, I need to get over to the Fountain right now. Escort me if you want, tie my hands, I don't care. I need to get my things from the office (...??) and I have to find Salgant, or warn Esther. At least warn my secretary. Please.