Let my arrogance win

Roger stepped out of the shower, a towel draped around his shoulders as he ran another end of it through his damp hair. Just as he reached for his phone on the nightstand, it buzzed, the screen flashing with an unfamiliar number.

Frowning, he picked it up and answered, bringing the phone to his ear. "Hello?"

"Lucius gave me your number. This is Varya."

Roger froze, caught off guard. For a brief moment, his mind went completely blank.

"Hello?" Varya's voice came again, a hint of amusement laced in her tone. "Can you hear me, Roger?"

"Ah, yes," Roger finally replied, shaking off his momentary surprise. "Varya, I can hear you. Are you in Italy already?"

"Yes, I am," she confirmed. "I've already checked into the hotel." There was a brief pause before she added, "Can you meet me this evening?"