Marod patiently waited for Ri'vashi and Meesei to conclude. His lips curled in slightly towards the end, yet he still smiled.

"Again," he said, showing his palms. "I must stress, [i]I[/i] have no reason to mistrust anyone here. However, I shall have to be bringing this proposal to a group of highly skilled people that make it their utmost responsibility to maintain the integrity of their armies while carrying out objectives." He gestured one way. "Having an equal standing to coordinate strategy, I can see, is the best compromise for control over such a mission. However...the natural next question is thus:" He hesitated. His right brow bent as he put together the correct wording. "From where do you intend to stage this invasion? I shall not pretend that tensions are non-existent between Cyrodiil and the Aldmeri. If we are to march our legionnaires into an uncharted cavern such as this where they are not directly aware of the position of Dominion forces, then...well, one must take the risks into account of a trap being set. I am speaking from the mouths of Cyrodiil's generals, you understand."

Lunise finally added a contribution. "This is one such concern we have in common between our nations. However brash and futile an ambush against a Dominion task force may be, the risk is needless without a better reassurance that it should not be of concern."