"Stand down," said Meng with a growl.
"I am, in fact, very stood down. My weapon has been dismissed, my hands are in the air, and I have no desire to resist. I'm perfectly willing to accept being sent into an illusionary coma, as long as it's not so deep that my body will just shut down. Recovering doesn't have to be likely, just possible," said Shun slowly and calmly.
"Hmm… yes you have been remarkably cooperative, do you have any further requests?" asked Meng.
"I wouldn't want to presume," said Shun with somewhat false modesty.
"No, you've made it clear this was a business decision for you. As such, it will cost you some years in payment for acting against me, but I agree it isn't worth your life. I won't go too far out of my way for you, but I shall not attack you for overstepping in your requests," said Meng.
"In that case I'd like to make two requests, I believe will be accepted, and one I am unsure of," said Shun.
