I resent the implication that I turn on - and crush - my allies. I never allied with EA C'tis, there was an arrangement of temporary convenience only. I don't see how he could've construed "I have no plans to invade you at this time" in any other way.
LA C'tis is a permanent ally. Totally different deal.
Anyway, I was advocating delay because I wanted to get the diplomatic situation straightened out; a quandry from which I am now clearly resolved
. If I'd been certain that we were attacking you I would've said so.
Troops are like toilet paper - I expect to consume them in great scads but it's hardly a concern to a celestial being such as myself.