[They should have considered it earlier, yes. But now they're thoroughly aware of the option, and Yuan is already considering possibilities for getting someone else to back down. It will depend on a few things, so he can't plan for certain until they discover the identity or identities of those responsible.]

[But there are possibilities.]

[Yuan notes chain, indenture, and wares before he notices the man's expression. Commander is what seals it, and he gives the man a sharply raised eyebrow.]

[He has nothing against the pragmatists. But that's a dangerous thing for someone who ostensibly owes his loyalty to Sylvarant now to be saying.]

I'll pretend I didn't hear that. Why don't you tell me about your wares, and also answer Kratos's questions?