A Perfect State1997

Simon:
They'll take us to court to get their power back on again.

Gareth:
Which is just what we want.

Simon:
But we've been through this. If we go to court, they might get legal recognition for their independence. What's different this time?

Gareth:
This time the minister has preempted possible adverse complications by engaging in lengthy discourse with certain provincial legal representatives.

Simon:
You've bribed the judge.

Gareth:
We do not bribe. We merely conjoin in smoke-filled rooms where we float subtly suggested inferences related to life, the universe, and their future career prospects.

Simon:
Who is the poor sod?

Gareth:
Justice Derek Dimkins, who I gather is about as trustworthy as a ferret in your Y-fronts; so I want you to pop down there and make sure he doesn't wander off the path of righteousness.

Simon:
I can't interfere with the course of justice.

Gareth:
Not interference, Simon. Informed guidance.