*shakes his head, betraying a little of his confusion* I guess Salgant wanted it to be a surprise?
we have worked well together in the past
*wracks his brain, thinking back (have we ever actually worked together?), not taking your meaning at all* *sincerely enough (and determined not to let Salgant see any of the awkwardness he so clearly hoped for)* It'll be great to work together, of course. I'm sure we can find some horrid overlap that will send the listeners running for the hills. Though we're pushing it a little late, aren't we? *looking to Salgant again* How is this going to work, exactly?