Napoleon sent Mark off with instructions that he was on call, but to dedicate his time to locating permanent lodgings. Illya waited until Mark had been gone for several minutes before speaking. Mark didn't know Napoleon well enough to read his body language. Illya did.

"What about Mark's new partner has you concerned, my friend?"

He watched as Napoleon locked their office door and turned on the white-noise machine to prevent eavesdropping.

"I have permission to tell you, but it can't go beyond us. Mark's new partner is a woman."

"Excellent. It is about time."