Daneel gives a small sigh, worried. Brief, on the edge of he forest... perhaps that's acceptable.

And detectives? He approves of detectives.

"You are not affiliated with any particular government or law enforcement organisation?" That's okay. Neither of those are here. The term "holistic" in this context is slightly confusing, but he'll let it pass, for the moment.

"Investigation is valuable here. I'm glad that Ned may be able to help you, but I do not wish for him to come to any harm. I do not wish for anyone to come to harm, more accurately, but Ned's well-being is... important to me."