so, did you get the job?
crosswind...I would takeoff assuming that I had been properly trained and rated for the aircraft.
not having toilets work is covered by the minimum equipment list...like it or lump it.
and for bending the rule.s...bend the rules...bend airplanes is the only answer.
and if pressed...you say: you don't bend the rules unless you are operating under the ultimate authority of the pilot in command for an emergency situation...and if you plan on operating this airline in an emergency situation very often, then you don't want me for a pilot.