But the proper reply I got from her surprised me.

He wouldn't have said that unless he had been there previously and said to lower the right side.

with thanks and respect.

If we don't receive any responses to our demands, we will make someone fly every thirty minutes.

Your responses.

Just answer me this.

Now, give me your response.

She answers cheerfully in her "trying too hard" costume.

What do you say?

Give me your answer!

Why didn't you respond?

Depending on your response...

Those guys aren't going to answer any questions.

We tried to call the master's chamber, but received no reply.

Again? Are you sure? He still hasn't answered your last several requests.

A rhetorical one. So instead of waiting for an answer, just… enlighten me.

Think about your choices carefully from now on. You'll go much farther in Riften with me on your side.

Shall we loose his bonds and put you in a cell together? You can ask him anything you like, and see how he answers.

Indeed, it has been jokingly suggested that we send the exact same response to both, which each will warp into support for their side.

Our actual position and policies are irrelevant. No matter the facts of the response, it will certainly be twisted to suit the whims of either group.