[Ronove instantly seems very fun, would absolutely be lowkey catty with him. Too bad about the whole Garfield thing. She does give a little laugh though.]

I see, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I feel as if there's too much I don't know to be anywhere near as useful as I want to be. ...And that there are things he just doesn't want to hear from me. But it really is dire, you're right about that.