There had been thoughts and words forming as Cavendish listened to questions and statements. Then as Athena says the ugly part out-loud all of that falls away. Instead the Ladder just looks down at his wedding ring and spins it on his finger. Force. Sitting back in the chair he watches the others from Sacramento say their parts. "I'll echo my friend's question regarding a line of communication." A look towards Athena, then the room. Then the Ladder falls silent, waiting to see what San Fransisco's response is to the pointed questions about subterfuge.

This is going to be a hilariously weird call to Philip that's for sure.