The discussion wasn't about Odd at all. Neither participant put in enough effort for him.
The conversation was only about the possibility of resolving the situation without technical pauses for the players. Since both showed elementary negligence. Only Dima still had hope of making it, and he received that chance. Since Hell didn't show any activity at all, the fact that Odd happened was a surprise to him. And after another round of dragging things out, he chose the standard approach, even taking into account how the participants regularly suggest playing in the corresponding branch, and suddenly there are problems. So, leave this tournament if seasonal play is a higher priority. Something has to be sacrificed. There are enough tournaments. And any decision of mine that allows staying in the lineup should be readily accepted.