The X-Project

Monsieur Farouk,

Out of his deep and abiding respect for the people who introduced us, and your own considerable reputation, His Excellency is amenable to rescheduling the meeting - in order to accomodate the change in your circumstances.

We shall discuss the details once you arrive, but I must warn you - the price is likely to rise due to the inconvenience to His Grace.

I am looking forward to speaking with you in person.

Sincerely,
Ian.

From [Jean Pierre Roche]
To [Amahl Farouk]

My dear, Amahl, it was a great pleasure to hear from you - we were beginning to suspect that you had forgotten us completely.

It seems a shame that the motivation for the rekindling of our friendship is so troubling, but such is life, as they say.

I have made the inquiries (cautiously and through the third parties, as you requested) about the St. Ignatius Hospice.

It was an... interesting experience. If nothing else I am in your debt for making me aware of that establishment's existence.

But to more pressing matters - your information was substantially correct, and from what I have been able to gather this facility (both in physical and personnel resources) is more than equipped to undertake the procedure you described.

The recommendations from the former clients are almost universally laudatory, as well.

Would you like me press on with this endevour?

I strongly suggest that no time is to be wasted, if the situation is as grim as you alluded to. The facility is somewhat exclusive - and while I am not without some pull in our little backwater of a town, it will take a little time. And - while I hesitate to bring it up - considerable financial outlay.

Looking forward to hearing from you and give my best to Esteban,

Sincerely and always, your friend,
J P Roche.