I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend the meeting. A horde of fierce dragons has descended upon my backyard and I must go and negotiate their terms for our company's next quarterly profits.
I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend the meeting. I've just received word that the CEO's dragon-slaying skills are being called upon for a special task force and I must go and provide moral support.
I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend the meeting. My assistant has informed me that the dragon's fiery breath has singed the conference room's carpet and it's going to take weeks to recover.