"We were surprised as well!" Walter said, his expression as genuine as they come. "But when he showed up on the list of names they were willing to trade, we weren't going to question it. I can show you if you like" He paused before adding almost off hand, "We'd really like to move him to the top of the list, but that depends on you."

When she asked, Walter just smiled his most charming smile. "It's simple. Anatoly has to lose. The Russian are offerings us a great deal just to save face."