[ It's with intense reluctance that Valmont presses the call button on his communicator. But he's backed himself into a corner, and he can't think of anyone else to ask for help. He's been a good boy recently, relatively speaking, hasn't he? He can only hope Manuela will be inclined to listen. ]
Er, Miss Manuela, do you have a minute? I believe I may be in need of... some assistance.
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Er, Miss Manuela, do you have a minute? I believe I may be in need of... some assistance.