I haven't determined why yet [a neutral area? the psychological presentation of a personal power base?], but Shepard seems intent on using her own area for this comm work, so you'll have to do without me for a few days. Between you and Organa and Robin, I doubt you'll have problems, but I'll drop in from time to time to see if anything is outstanding. I should be around more after they lose their connections.

[That's bound to happen, right? He continues in a resigned tone,]

In the meantime, you'll hear from me if anything interesting happens.