... I agree that this arrangement does appear be beneficial to both parties, in light of our current circumstance. [On the surface anyway, but this is sure to be a flimsy truce at best, and the two of them know it well. If even one of their number were to refuse and became involved in an altercation, it would not take long for it to quickly fall back into war. Not to mention the myriad of experiments that could cause a misunderstanding.]

I feel it necessary to note that your conditions would apply to you as well: We are entitled to defend both ourselves and the other residents of this village, if we so choose. Personal quarrels rarely stay private for long, especially in an enclosure of this size. [Truce or no truce, he certainly isn't going to relax.]