"Are you suggesting... some sort of duel?  This sounds like essentially the opposite of what we want, here.  And I am, to be honest, a little concerned about your ability to take Abrogail Thrune in a direct contest of wills and powers."

Wait why did Isidre say that.  Damn it, Abrogail, get ahold of yourself, you have goals in this conversation.

"Are you suggesting... some sort of duel?"  Isidre ventures cautiously.  "This sounds like essentially the opposite of what we want, here.  And I am, to be honest, a little concerned about your ability to take Abrogail Thrune in a direct contest of wills and powers."

Wait why did Isidre say that.  Damn it, Abrogail, get ahold of yourself, you have goals in this conversation.