He smiled slightly in response. "Think nothing of it. I think we could all benefit from more answers than we're currently getting."

"As for the Daligig, well... I understand they've a large number of shock troops aboard their ship, apparently ready to annihilate us at a moment's notice should we show signs of resistance." His smile turned slightly cynical. "Probably to eliminate the possibility of people doing exactly as you suggested. It appears they trust us about as much as we trust them."

If it was the Daligig that struck first, though, they'd be in for a nasty surprise. He wasn't going down without a fight.