What makes you think he'll take my side automatically? [ Riz complains loudly. He's currently complaining straight into Fabian's ear too, because despite Sklonda's greatest efforts, he's never been successfully taught volume moderation or the beauty of personal space. ] If anything, he'll take your side! Bloodrush buddy solidarity, or something!

[ He doesn't actually believe that. He just can't let Fabian get away with trying to peddle an underdog narrative for this, getting equally as worked up as Fabian, though underneath the faux irritation, he shows every sign of enjoying this.

He gives Gorgug an apologetic look. ]

I mean -- we trust your neutrality, Gorgug. [ He sniffs condescendingly at Fabian's suggestions.

(Secretly, he thinks they're pretty good too.) ]