"We have never been allied with - er, them," he manages, dodging saying the near-unpronounceable name. "We continue to not mean any harm."

"Please lower your weapons," repeats Adarin, looking angry. He could probably just break the robot, but diplomacy first. That is the logical route. Diplomacy first.

He is really, really tempted to break it, though. It's threatening his girlfriend, he is not fucking pleased with this development.