[ miles looks up, blinking up at Gregor, a little bleary, but not nearly as bad as back in march. he gives gregor a grim smile and taps the datapad. ]

A hot mess. Having these discussions is like -- well, I'm sure you've had Council sessions when no one would sit down or shut up or advocate for anything but their own opinion. [ really, he's not bitter. just...a bit tired and irritable. ] How about Negotiation? Come up with anything to sway those unshakable bastards yet?