Brink of breakdown
Sasha is best at dealing with these kinds of situations. She knew how to diffuse men without the need for arms, or hurting their pride.
She knew just how to step on their ambitions, without extinguishing their hopes for the future.
"Aye! You are our most loyal subjects, and most capable warriors. We need at least some of them in Winterland to scare off pirates and robbers. Look..! The pirates of the sunset sea did not come here after all, did they ? " Dan asked nicely.
Before Lord Yelk could accept, he continued.
"Yet, now, we have a greater battle with the Flayers. I am here asking you to make good on the oath you have given my father, and make a new one to the countess of winter, Sasha Winterchild." Dan said, stopping him from saying anything.