Facilitating a mediated dialogue between the inspector and the archaeologist allows for a collaborative review of the evidence, potentially resolving the underlying suspicions and ensuring that health risks are addressed based on consensus rather than unilateral action. This approach balances the immediate health concerns for visitors and staff, including Dr. Nakamura, with the need to avoid unnecessary escalation or negative press, while promoting ethical principles like transparency and fairness among stakeholders. Although there are uncertainties about the mold's severity and possible motives, this choice minimizes trade-offs by seeking expert agreement before proceeding to more drastic measures like quarantine or downplaying the issue, which could either overreact or endanger people.