"I appreciate the warning." Edwon wouldn't be surprised if it was true. Power and knowledge were threats, and if the Council believed there was even the slightest chance he might move against them, they'd want him dealt with. But that was the least of his worries right now.

Still. Something to keep in mind.

And a truce was a relief. Being electrocuted hadn't been especially fun the first time, even if it had been worth it, and he wasn't in a rush to repeat the experience. "Getting off this planet will certainly be easier if we're not working against each other. How are your injuries?"