"Ah, it's better than what I could have done on my own," he says and lets her have her space when she starts shooing him off. "I wouldn't know where to even begin these negotiations."

He would just steal back what is his. He might still have to do that depending on how long it will take to acquire the Spikard back by the usual ways.

Then she's pulling him forward and he's going with it with a smile.

"Oh well, here I was hoping we could avoid that imprisonment part. Somehow. I'm sure you could find some use for me right here." He was flirting so very shamelessly now. "But you are right, I'd love a drink."