" There was a buzz of excitement in the room, but also a hint of uncertainty. Sensing this, Kat turned to Mother to remind him of a good luck tradition they had at the start of every operation. “You know it’s not really a mission until you say it.”
This was as close to official as it would get, but it was an important step, a way for Mother to signal to the others that he was fully on board.
“This operation is hot,” he said with a sly smile. “We are a go. "

― James Ponti , Golden Gate (City Spies, #2)