I'm talking like I think you need to know exactly who you're dealing with.
[It does, admittedly, rankle to have to answer to someone who seems more likely to have a background in secretarial work than in the more delicate arts of arbitration. Regardless, they aren't in a situation that allows for questioning the chain of command. If Clara's going to insist on bringing Ben, there's not much she can do.]
Then let's get going. But if you think you're going to be able to keep him on a short leash, think again.
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[It does, admittedly, rankle to have to answer to someone who seems more likely to have a background in secretarial work than in the more delicate arts of arbitration. Regardless, they aren't in a situation that allows for questioning the chain of command. If Clara's going to insist on bringing Ben, there's not much she can do.]
Then let's get going. But if you think you're going to be able to keep him on a short leash, think again.