"Do not mistake this for gratitude on my part," Odris said, voice returning to its full, cold clarity.
"You have committed an act that, under any civilised charter, would see you executed the moment you set foot off this vessel. The only reason you are still breathing is that my engine is worth considerably more than the satisfaction of watching you suffer for it. Do not confuse the two."
"You still want to keep making more threats, even in this situation?" Rohan questioned.
Odris remained silent due to his warning, before continuing:
"Good. Then let us discuss terms properly, since it seems we are both invested in this conversation ending without either of us losing something we cannot afford to lose."
