Mr.Murdoch…I find myself a bit anxious and could use some help from a Cirrus so that I do not find myself engaging in some sort of social faux pas.

This particular mission has the potential to appear quite shady, so I understand if you have hesitation in taking on my request. However, this is mostly an exercise in settling my nerves in this unique situation.

I think we could work well together, so I would prefer to work with you over another Cirrus, and… I would of course be happy to compensate you for your time.

…is that better?