"I'm not afraid to admit I get tense around powerful women," he retorts, emboldened by the laughter.

"I like to think we're not completely lacking a moral compass, if that's any consolation. The primary goal of the MSF is not to become the exclusive tool of any particular country or ideology; to pick and choose clients at our discretion. It's not all about grubbing money."

He inhales a hissing breath. "Even though, at the moment, we are a little desperate for venture capital ...

"That said, let me know if you ever want to take on a charity case, haha."