The King smiled. Where there is a common enemy, a potential friend arises. He was about to gamble, but he had nothing to lose.

"I see. With such dangers flying around in space I suggest the following. Though I realise it is perhaps a bit premature for your liking. I would like to form a non-aggression pact with the Treecuu Star Empire. It would put less stress on our borders and thus focus on more pressing hostile matters. We can even include that if one of our nations is attacked or discovers the Loo-Yee, they will inform the other for a joint operation. We have experience in such matters as proven with our joint operation against the Mardakii plaguing the Cheunh."

He took out his hand for a handshake.

"Can we count on the support of the Treecuu Star Empire?" 

The moment of truth was soon to be revealed. Would he gain a friend or loose its respect.