He knows he's asking for a lot, and as such, he's willing to make some allowances. If he's forceful, it's because he needs to be.

"This is a priority." Forget everything else they were talking about earlier, this comes first. It would have been more convenient if he'd been able to come to a deal sooner, but there's really nothing to be done about that. After a moment he takes a breath and relents slightly. "Considering the circumstances, I'll facilitate the travel and compensate you for your time."

Is he thrilled about the prospect of teleporting them through town? Not even slightly, but he can manage hopscotching their way past any hostility they encounter if it hurries them along.