No: I came here to tell you the state of my contributions to this project, and what my solicitor had advised.

[He tucks the list into an inner pocket.]

If you are asking me to brainstorm for ideas with you, for how we might raise funds, I am happy to do so, but I will expect to be fed. Or at least a drink, mademoiselle. One cannot do any serious thinking, academic or otherwise, without a drink to inspire. Do you not agree?