"My past history providing a filter through which my current concerns are being viewed, I suppose. Perhaps not unexpected, but certainly disappointing."

His mouth is pressed into a flat line.

"What you do with what I have tried to tell you is neither my business nor my problem. I simply do not wish your Republic to be surprised by the trouble that's approaching on your flank. Perhaps what concerns drive their anger deserve to be ameliorated. Perhaps not. I have no way to judge from in here."