[ It's a gamble, but he reads Lattimore's reaction as being open to some form of cooperation. He can tell that he's choosing his words just as carefully, and he only offers a slight tilt of his head to the affirmative. ]

I'm suggesting there's a scenario where we can all get what we want. I'm only one man, but I know our capabilities. I also know revenge will at best only be a waste of your time and more of your resources. [ He leans forward still, not breaking eye contact. ] So what is it? You have to have a better mission than chasing us to the haunted depths of the sea.