[Give Lorenz a minute- maybe two- because he could not possibly answer any video call without looking salon fresh. And, hmm— the auction.]

Oh— yes, hello. Dinner would be very nice! Ah- [Is this standard? Who is Aymeric? He has so many questions, but first...]

If I may. Did you... That is, you must have read the poem in the... advertisement. Did your friend read it?

[He is serious, this is a real concern.]