It's a two-edged sword. We might be no loss if something bad happens— but if we manage to turn it around for the benefit of Aefenglom our worth grows.

[ A weary sigh ]

Sucks to put it like that— but as we have something to gain here it's not all that bad. Dorchacht is trying to come off as the one in the position of power. Only when we reach their ports we will be able to discern just how much of that is a bluff.