Haha, you have a fair point. It would be rather foolish if they were not that attentive, and they do not strike me as that, at the very least.

[ Ergo, in the end, something must be going on in the background; or at least, the probability is still high. He likes to consider all perspectives, but consideration does nothing until confirmation settles in. ]

Well, we should do our best to see what we can both find out on the matter, then. You have your own allies you can converse with, and I certainly have my own.

Since it is true having an idea of their general attitudes towards the West, even if the dignitaries were not involved themselves, will only assist us further.