[He goes all sharp then, growling low:]

These people aren't stupid. Give them a bloody deadline and they'll make something work. But tell them they've all the time in the world and they'll take it. You might think everyone here wants goddamn chaos, but my bet's on no. It's-- [He pinches his nose, grinds his teeth and--]

For fuck's sake, it a con! It's a long con!