[Abruptly, Ideo turns on voice, even though he knows it won't be reciprocated.]

You'll just alienate them- you don't have to be the badguy here. I know it's slow going, but we-...I'm doing everything I can.

[A sign, as he finally gives up.]

You know I agree with what you're trying to do. Just...please don't be so risky next time. I'm not as good as you are about keeping quiet.