( Like he's following a script, Alan Parker finally approaches the 'ailing' witch, moving past her at first, to address the crowd.
"Thank you all for your patience. Tonight is a night for introspection, as the Baron has other business he is attending to. Feel free to use the room, to help each other, to listen. And if anyone has any thoughts, or questions or anything on their mind, they can come to me themselves. I'm the next best thing."
He concludes his little speech, remaining at the head of the long table. )
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"Thank you all for your patience. Tonight is a night for introspection, as the Baron has other business he is attending to. Feel free to use the room, to help each other, to listen. And if anyone has any thoughts, or questions or anything on their mind, they can come to me themselves. I'm the next best thing."
He concludes his little speech, remaining at the head of the long table. )
That felt direct.