[ She nods, knocking back the last of her alcohol. ]

They imagined someone else would take care of it, I think, or we'd kill all of their unpleasant projects, or some ally of theirs would step up to the plate. Or perhaps they had a plan, and it went tits-up.

[ A corner of her mouth turns up slightly. ]

Thanks for keeping me company, by the way.

[ She imagines she looks pretty sad at the moment. ]