[quote=@Legend Begins]
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I expect a functionally equivalent scenario.

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I see. Very well.

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Hm. Why?
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Well, nuking would probably just tick the man off, and negotiating sets us up to be entirely under his thumb. All in one room together, accounted for and in check, ready for whatever his whim decides.