But he's got a zeal for it that's hard to match, hm? [which is to say: he'd be dying doing paperwork himself.]

Well--I don't know I've anything more stimulating than more paperwork at this point, but I've thought it might be good to have a rifter on board this project with us. Make it clear it's a willing joint effort and, mm. [He breaks off, gives a thoughtful little hum as he thinks precisely how to say what he wants without triggering any further outbursts--

Though truth be told he's likely already done that by suggesting they add a rifter to the group.]

--Well, you might think of things we'd overlook. Have a better idea what the risks and difficulties of all of this are, so we do better with 'em.