[Gryphin]

Stalemate?
Philosophically Speaking:
The act of isolating oneself is tantamount to conceding defeat.
In any contest where an opponent has Isolated, themselves, (in whatever way this may manifest itself), it is fair to declare a moral victory. It does not matter what the score is. I would concede a few points for originality and claim victory.
I liken it to a teenager who can’t win an argument with their parents so goes off to sulk.
Oh, did I mention the only college class I recived an “A” in was philosophy?