This was not what he had come here for. Moreover, such a momentous matter was far from something he could decide on his own.
He would have to report the situation to the other members of the Sages' Association and possibly even convene a small meeting to discuss it.
"Ahem... Your Excellency, your train of thought is a bit... erratic." Oldes chose his words carefully, feeling he couldn't quite keep up with the slime's tempo. "The matter of an alliance is of great importance. I must consult with the other Wise Men of the Sages' Association before I can give you an answer."
"Until a decision is reached... perhaps you would allow me to stay in your kingdom for a time."
Since he couldn't win with eloquence and reason wasn't getting through, Oldes decided to simply dig in his heels and refuse to leave.
