[ He looks a little taken aback by this, though whether it's not asking for an explanation or bluntly moving straight into business, he doesn't say. There is, however, a slight huff in his voice. ]

I don't want you to do anything. It sounds as if you have enough trouble with people taking credit for your work as it is. I need your help.

[ Which, pedantically, is still doing something. Whatever. He doesn't give Arthur the chance to tiredly ask him to just get to the point, however, as he doesn't take much of a pause before: ]

...I need to break into the Senate.