Hm. I wonder why that never works.

[He strokes his chin like he literally can't figure out why people deny him when he offers to have them in his army. So strange. Ah well, he quickly sets that aside with a friendly smile again.]

I will just have to find a way to convince you in the future.

[There's more laughter as he comes over so he can clap a hand on his new friend's shoulder. Because doesn't Lancer know? They're definitely friends now.]

I am happy to have you as an ally until then. The last Lancer I knew was an amazing man so I am pleased to know you as well.