[mockingbird]

Mockingbird's summary view of a diplomacy gone weirdly wrong follows.

Nightfall: Hi! I'm concerned that you're advancing towards our territory.

Me: Don't worry, I'm not trying to be aggressive. But I would feel better if our border were at a strategic choke point. I will of course offer compensation for any territory you give up.

Nightfall: No, you should give up a province instead. I'll give you a token payment for it.

Me: I don't want to give up the province. How about a one-for-one province swap instead to make for better borders?

Nightfall: Your proposal makes no sense. You're obviously out to get me and will invade next turn.

Me: ???

[turn happens, I do not in fact invade]

Nightfall: You're out to get me, and I think I will have to wage war to defend myself.

Me: ??? ... Okay, how about we just settle for the border we have now? I'm happy to sign a peace treaty and leave it at that. Or will you have war between us? It's your choice.

Nightfall: You're a liar and a bully!

Me: ???

End result: Mockingbird is very confused