[Be nice to Dooku's dramatic hypotheticals, Darlene, he likes them.]

Not the whole time. To be honest, I had my doubts as to whether you would qualify as a candidate. But your fine work has quieted those concerns for the moment.

[He leans forward slightly, earnest.]

I urge you to make an exception to your rule for this organization. Just think of how much you could accomplish with more allies, more resources, and more information.