To convey desperation, to take insult, to perform for some nebulous approval. I may not be the politician you prefer, but I know that if it were not me but some other Rifter negotiating on my behalf, I'd prefer they did not debase themselves, and instill in the other party the idea that we'll do anything for their favour.

And if they did, it'd best be for a good fucking reason.

[ There's no venom in his voice, but his tone is careless. ]