[It's funny how silences can have edges to them. Especially with the lack of context clues in expression and body language. The chrono ticks a few seconds off before a let out breath and a slightly tight tone signals an acquiescence.

It was a poor idea, but ... the had fewer better ones. They had no network, no real manpower so to speak. Lucifer could wear them down as easily with inaction if they overstressed themselves.]

The links should remain open, all of them, to at least a tiny degree. That would take no effort and we've all the control to maintain privacy around it, I believe.