[And understanding hits at least as to why he was given a particular note for "when he's reluctant..." Gale pulls it from a pocket and presents it to him. It's on high quality paper with an unbroken wax seal with a crest that should be familiar to Jin. He offers it quietly.

If and when he takes it, he'll find a succinct but pointed note about the grave political insult that will be inferred should he refuse this gift.

Apparently Jin's got great friends.]