[Everett looks downright intrigued by all this. More than a dream, after all. He's also up for an attempt at diplomacy.]

If they are extending such goodwill towards us for a chance at diplomacy, I shall volunteer. [the key work there was certain loaded with skepticism in his tone, the idea this may be a trap is all too obvious, but he will go along despite that]

... provided I have some strong and ready guardians at my backs. [people to protect the diplomatic squad is only reasonable, he's far from a fighter and a monster, at that... though he may pretend otherwise]