He simply continued to stare at the male as a dragon would watch a smaller predator that had wandered into its territory, and debating whether to torment it or swoop down and consume it. He watched the negotiator flee, and smirked softly, before slowly standing up. "I would hope so, I was certainly doing everything I could to help without helping. If that makes any sense at all."<br/><br/>He simply smiled softly, before stalking toward the exit, though he did pause to toss a handful of encouragements over his shoulder. "Just remember what I told you, and take your time. Don't let them pick the tempo of the talks, and do whatever you need to take control back. Think of it like a Mortality game, and keep the initiative. Make him dance to your tune, not you to his. And ALWAYS ensure you look your best, it gives you a tiny edge up that a scruffy you won't have."<br/><br/>He smiled, before slipping from the room, done tampering with the talks directly, and headed after the diplomat, relaxing a bit of his mental defenses as he headed back to his chambers, intent on watching from afar, no longer interfering in the present.