"But Doctor," she protested, "we can't tell the Kessek anything!" because giving up so easily would cause him to loose interest again.

The guard stood a little taller (if that was indeed possible) and took a firmer grip upon his weapon (once again, as if that was indeed possible) and stepped a little closer to the time travelers.

"I'm not offering, I'm ordering," said the guard with a dangerous growl to his tone.