Morndell Avon was a dangerous ally to call upon but the Jedi were not currently blessed with an abundance of options when it came to senators who actively supported them. That said supportive senator was also a military man made some members of the Order uncomfortable - many of them were worried that associating with him might taint them or give the impression that they were angling for more militant action against the Sith.
To those members of the Order? Max had zero karking sympathy.
Those same members of the Order, from padawan to council, had approved Kori and the 'Guardians' going out and literally forming a fleet. They didn't get to say that they didn't want to appear to be preparing for battle by accepting an offer of friendship while also making sure that the Order had access to actual, capital, warships. Sure, they were useful to have and Max himself had acquired several dozen starfighters and pilots.
But he wasn't going to pretend they were for anything other than defense in a war that had already started. Just acting as though it wasn't happening didn't make it go away. He ran a hand through his hair as he waited in the waiting room for the Senator to be free to see him.
He was drinking coffee as he waited, dressed in his Jedi robes for this visit in fact rather than the armoured suit he was growing tired of wearing when meeting new politicians.
@Forsythe Crowholde