"Since I had no idea you were even in the city, that would have been rather impressive of me, don't you think? But fair enough. So yes, best idea so far is getting the paladin out without killing him. Just to spite their plans. Yes, I am being petty, but it is the best backhand I can think of. Give me about three days to try it, going to try something refreshingly direct. If that doesn't work and doesn't get him to charge that individual in question, then we can both go nuts trying to kill him."