Bond very calmly brushed his lapels and smoothed his tails, then took hold of Q's arm to lead him out. He could see Tony looking at the young man but he was very good at bluffing.

It wasn't until they were outside that Bond spoke.

"You know I'd rather you not be in the field at all...but since this is what it is, could we have chosen anyone in MI6 more qualified than you?" he asked sharply.