Facilitating a mediated dialogue between the inspector and the archaeologist allows for a collaborative review of the evidence, potentially resolving the conflict without escalating to extreme measures like quarantine or downplaying risks, which could either overreact or endanger health. This approach prioritizes ethical principles such as transparency, fairness, and safety by involving all stakeholders—visitors, staff, the director, and experts—in decision-making, while addressing uncertainties about the mold's severity and any ulterior motives. The trade-off is a potential short delay, but it minimizes long-term consequences like departmental feuds or negative press compared to the other options.