[@Shortcake] No, there will be no timeskip now and you can interact with him. You are free to go about dealing with him however you wish. Negotiate, beat him up, seduce him, charm him with your naivete, etc. 
Though if another player decides to get violent there won't be much room for talk. 

[@Ghost Queen] I'm counting anyone who posted on the previous page after my "Just a heads up" post as still around.