Pledged in Blood - Part Two
I could make a very valuable negotiating partner…or hostage. “i would appreciate that." i bowed my head in a small show of returned respect.
Clan Crisis pt 2
But you have to remember that an apex clan is enormous, and merging two apex clans requires a vast amount of negotiation and compromise on both sides.
Light Bane: Chapter 3
“and right now, we are not negotiating. we are trying to let them know we are not invaders."
Walls: Exodus 25 - Carousel
Lydon eased his chair back and stood up, "you will have your live feed of etemenanki's spore updates, but we expect you to start pulling your weight in these negotiations.
Decorum in Grand Larceny and Other Such Criminal Courtesies: An Instructional Guide
I, however, escorted my escorts to the basement to continue my escape, although not before securing her cellphone on indefinite loan so as to negotiate with the authorities if needed.
The Tale of Rikama (Working Title)
Both factions were decimated quickly, and a cease-fire was negotiated, as both factions struggled to replenish their ranks. the russi, predictably, found their method first. using flash-cloning, they produced meat shields, to bolster their army.
Lore: Vulpeculan Principalities
Despite having the first claim on it, the lupiad-sirians claimed ownership of the planet and fierce negotiations began over the annexation rights.
The princess in the tower
“through your negotiation skills could use some sharpening. don't worry trough, i will give you some pointers" he traced his claw along the wooden bed post. “first off, never try to use your health to negotiate.
Slaughter (Kreet 1)
It was true there was no negotiating with a clan. there was only fight, kill or die. later she would learn that there were alternatives, but no one she had met in her short life understood that.
The Truth in Lies
It was too late to ponder it, too late to negotiate, too late for peace.
The Cohen Loop, Ch 12
Dark ring astute overseer high director thanked her for her character reference and reiterated that the rules regarding partnership among students was still non-negotiable.
Dimensional mischief pt7
We did have hostages after all so maybe they would negotiate. we had decided to let them talk to each other but we still had there hands tied up with rope we had made from a spare bunk mattress.