Al sighed. That was going to be a strenuous conversation, if this continued.
"It seems we're at a diversion of opinions here, aren't we?"
He tented his hands, wishing for a moment, he had someone here to help him, but then he realised it was a test of his abilities at his new post.
"Since we won't be getting anywhere I'll clarify some things for you and hope it'll help you trust me a bit more. I'm not your enemy here, I'm not Invictus and I don't have as many prejudices as it may seem I have."
While sorting some papers he continued.
"I am doing this out of concern, though it admittedly isn't extreme. You're family and I'm Priscus here. Taking a certain measure of care is my duty to you and the family, you see?"
"That is why I need to know your skill set, your ambitions and the skill with our gifts: to help you find your niche in this domain and if you wish to to help with developing your skills and gifts. Your name and background is for getting to know you, as we sometimes will have family meetings, but more of that later..."
"I'd appreciate it, if we could treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves."