[ How does he put this in terms that are just vague enough? It's not like it's anything that can be used against him, but... it's more the principle of the matter. ]

Hmm... my friends and I accomplished something very important. [ They're not wanted criminals anymore! ... For now. ] After clearing that hurdle, we turned our focus to two more. One is more important than the other, but... I would prefer to be there, of course, to facilitate its progress.

And to help with the other, more pressing goal.

[ If he doesn't focus on the fact that he can't do anything about Ramuda's condition while he's here, surely he won't feel that crushing guilt. ]