( just read both your interactions and it wasn't.... Very imersive. @TechnoZ you are the dungeon master. The AI of this world. You are the law we abide by. You are gravity, lay lines, air, magic system nature etc. you should act as such as you want.
You give too much... In a sense you should not act on the whims of others but give a little guidance only.
@Lawyer Slip you need to adapt a bit and make the interaction more balance in a way.
Your villain character at the end, turned a 380degree turn and became obedient out of no where.( he might be scheming. But it played out not quite well.)
Plus the whole episode you had is just both of you staring at each other... Just imagine it drawn in a manga or watched in a series... Both of you kinda dragged that scene....... It was quite awkward.
I thought you guys had beef with each other, because non of you are backing down.
Also the fight turned to a nagging competition .
Anyway this are just my opinions and hope this helps you guys out.