Re: [WHY ARE WE HERE]
You're not exactly the only one in this room with a dangerous patron. It seems more than a bit hypocritical to judge you solely based on that association, when you haven't otherwise given us reason for distrust.
*nods*
I doubt anything will be settled for a while; take whatever time you need. Understand, though, that I might not be able to guarantee that certain of the more vehement members of this meeting will accept my solution.