To be blatantly honest, I would rather your friends weren't involved, so I am pleased to hear that they won't be; they would just be in the way.

Since you will stand with me, I will fight them.

It seems that you have your answer, Priscilla. What will you do with it, now?

[ He's curious. She is, after all, commander of the Patrol. He wants to know how much of a strategist she is. Preferably without resorting to baiting tactics once more. ]