I would not know. [re; beetlejuice. Mostly because it's been more or less I Pretend I Do Not See with certain aspects of Connor, though probably more I Am Actively Trying Not To See Because I Have A Perfect Memory And Cannot Unsee If I Saw] But I would prefer you not mention the possibility of rescue in the meeting. If they believe this is our only chance, it will further lend power to the performance.

And if we do fail - then we can tell them there is still hope. But not before.

[A manipulation? Hell yes. But it has the feeling Salieri will understand why.]