[He's prepared for the details to be bad and utterly familiar. He'd avoided contacting anyone captured because he could become a problem if something in them resonates with his memories of his own capture a year ago. But as much as he needs to keep his head on straight he is who he is.]

Riza, you free to talk? It's Shiro. I'm contacting you to ask questions and answer them. ...and see how you're holding up.