[He nods, and then straightens back up. He's not completely composed now, but he's making an effort.]

Thank you... Yes. You're right. This position isn't even my main priority. I shall do my best with it, but there's no point in getting overinvested. There's no great loss even if it happens that I am not suitable for the position. That healthy level of detachment will free me from making any decisions out of desperation—and that clearheadedness can only be an asset.

[Of course if trouble starts brewing in the area and then other people aren't handling it the way he thinks is effective then he'll reevaluate this position, but, he's not there yet!!]