THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
Helium put her in touch with his newsroom, and his colleagues, to their amazement, greeted her with loud applause. Then, he broke the news: 'General Mussein was killed a few hours ago by one of his own soldiers, I have the report with photos and video'.
Despite the trust gained through previous reports, her colleagues remained doubtful. Elisa, however, having anticipated such a reaction, sent a short film showing what happened.
"Everything took place in Shiraz, do you still have doubts?" she added.
Everyone in the press office rejoiced at the headline news. They had always trusted her and her enviable professional depth and apologised if they had been a little sceptical just before.
"Don't worry," said Elisa. "I understand the astonishment of you mere mortals
