Jevee Ceeta: We can't just march in and collect. Xinchub or his replacement would have to release the funds first.
Tagon: But if Xinchub has been replaced, you could march in and demand payment on the contract. The funds would get released.
Jevee Ceeta: If he hasn't been replaced, though, he will still want to sweep us under the rug.

Unless, of course, we fulfill our original mission.

The mission I am supposed to be commanding.
Tagon: You're trying to bait me with money you don't even have.
Jevee Ceeta: But you're hungry enough to fall for it, right?