The Ark can kill your pretender?

[Arryn]

Alneyan said:
I must say I am honoured by all the attention you are giving to someone as minor as myself.

Don't be. I'm merely practicing to prevent getting rusty. Live targets are sometimes more intriguing than computer sims, although they often don't ... live up to their potential.

Alneyan said:
I am humbled by your cleverness;

Of course you are. You may bow and scape at any time. I'd suggest sooner, rather than later.

Alneyan said:
I had not expected you to deploy more than one backup scheme.

Obviously. Shortsightedness is why humans also are so short-lived.

Alneyan said:
Being the living incarnation of courage et al, I will not be falling for your ploy.

Too late for that, my dear.

Alneyan said:
What are the exact terms your minion wishes to deliver?

Unconditional surrender and worship, of course. Sacrifices are optional, but welcome.

Alneyan said:
we are merely conducting a mutually profitable agreement, as, well, as friends are wont to do.

Naturally. You agree to obey and I agree to not squash you like a bug. A most friendly arrangement. A "win-win". I gain a minion and you get to live, at least for a while.