[He looks withdrawn again, though not outright depressed, just reserved. His political face.] Needs must sometimes. [Gregor has had to authorize awful things already, and every one of them weighs on him.]

It's cleaner not to have the option at all. I do apologize that you found out by making one, though as far as oaths go, it's fairly incongruous.

[Unless Miles decides to be difficult, of course.]