The talks may be peaceful, but there's no guarantee that the final outcome will be. [The Sin'thalans proved that, for all there was no bloodshed at the end] But better to do something, than have no say in matters at all.

[...not that she intends to be rude, ma'am. She straightens, a little stiff.] I'll make sure to discuss it with him when time allows.

Have you had many opportunities in the past, ma'am? [to offer counsel, that is.]