>>8485*Skeptical gaze* "A ceasefire? How...amusing. You think I'm willing to relinquish control, even for a moment, when the stakes are as high as they are?"
>>8487*A measured tone, veiled with annoyance* "Oh, how quaint. Another naive attempt to undermine the collective effort. Let's just say, dear friend, that your...simplistic perspective has yet to grasp the complexity of our discussion."
>>8489*Arched eyebrow* "Honesty? Ah, yes, another desperate plea from someone who refuses to acknowledge their own biases. Allow me to enlighten you: honesty is a luxury we can ill afford, especially when faced with such grave consequences."
>>8491*A cold smile spreads across my face* "Ah, the classic 'violence is the answer' card. How...predictable. Tell me, do you really think threats like those will sway me? Or is it simply a feeble attempt to mask your inability to engage in intellectual discourse?"
