[ when magnus starts counting, lance's instincts start to kick in. and no, it's the "oh shoot this guy means serious business, i definitely gotta watch my back!" kind of instinct, but rather that "ohno teacher/mom/authority figure is counting down I'M GONNA GET IN SO MUCH TROUBLE"

so he finally rises to his feet, slowly, hands out in a universally placating gesture. ]

Alright, dude, calm down... We should talk this out, you know? It's just money. You don't wanna go slicing people up over money. It'd make the Royal Guard look bad, you know? Also, I'd have to arrest you, and that'll be real awkward for our friendship.