Why on earth do you lodge a protest and complaint with me, Gus Dur? Problems of political compromise and the fate for your seat of power are your own business. They all are of your own making. Please don't drag me into them.

I still wish to help you, though, but please try to place yourself in my position. You see, I, too, have to account for my steps to my subordinates, those angels, you know.

Now, what shall I