Hi

Yeah, absolutely know what you mean about how this game can still surprise you.

IIRC, if you repeatedly request an alliance, in the face of consistent rebuff, the level verbal threat towards your agent inreases in menace. I can't recall if I've sent any emissary/priest to their doom by asking once too often, by I can 'empathise' with the trepidation of my virtual servant as they are sent once more unto the audience room.

Regards
Victor