Mr Retra, I understand that you're practicing at being in...

Mr Retra, I understand that you're practicing at being in character but let's not forget that 'Mr Retra' is merely your code name for the duration of this assignment, code-named 'RETRA". Here at MI6 we regard you as James Bond, or simply, Bond.

So, Bond, when you arrive at the location I expect you to immediately make your way to the cook-house, suitably disguised as a prairie rat, and slip some truth serum into the water dispensor.

Then, having removed your disguise, proceed to the drilling mgr's hut and hypnotise him such that he only able to speak the truth.

Then proceed to the mud-logging control room and make the acquaintance of the beautiful, but evil and scheming, Russian-speaking senior technician there (whom we know to be a pathological liar). Attempt to sweet-talk her into revealing the truth about the logs. And if she isn't immediately forthcoming you must pump her for information Bond!

Godspeed, and we eagerly await your first progress report.

Q