[forthright] We are charging up our backup power now, sir. The process should be complete in about thirty minutes, sir.

[blunt] Might I suggest putting away the file and relaxing, sir? You have a very important job ahead of you tonight, sir.

[straightforward] Yes, sir. All preparations are complete, sir. And we just had a report, sir. Lights have been spotted, sir. We will now disconnect from the communication cable, and have no service until we arrive, sir.