"It is as you say," Elidibus acknowledges with a nod. "It is also fair to say without questions asked and the knowledge gained by it, I would find my ability to assess problems placed before me impaired."

It has a ring of truth. This is not an attempt to outright cajole, but instead a statement born of his outlook and philosophy.

"Though it is also true that questions without limit can easily cloud a matter as if none were asked at all. What price would you have, for my earlier question to be answered with full honesty and as much detail as you are allowed to give, then?"