Petey: Admiral, Ambassador, and assorted Captains. . .

We Need to break bread together, and discuss things, rather than playing tug-of-war and trying to negotiate with weapons trained on each other.
Admiral: Okay, but are you really open to releasing the fugitives to us?
Petey: Of course. . . but I'm also open to a demonstration of the Plaited Daisies' firepower.
Admiral: Dinner sounds nice, thanks.