[Steph almost grins, the expression is there in the quirk of her lips, but this whole thing is a little too serious even for her to break out the smiles right now.]

That sucks. [a beat] Understatement of the year award goes to me, right now, I'd like to thank the Academy.

[Okay, so, it's serious, but she's still her.]

Do I get the run down on the sitch or do I have to do the whole 'get B's approval' song and dance for the sixtieth time?