"A friend of mine and I were both in need of new phones," he says easily, which isn't entirely the truth, but also isn't completely a lie either. They'll be using the phones for other purposes, but they are in need of them in a manner of speaking. He actually isn't sure what Finch wants them for, it could truly be for any number of reasons, but this is the simplest explanation.

He trusts Laurent and Laurent trusts Damen, but he and Finch need to be very careful about who they include in their plans.

"Much better circumstances," he agrees. "You're feeling better?"