If I may interrupt such an unparalleled master of the human condition and your utopian dreams for a mere minute..

“Besides, if the Commonwealth lovers don't want us, there's always the Confederation or the League of Nations.”

The Confederation is part of the Coalition (at this point) and so any talk of joining the Confederation would mean rejoining the Coalition.

For that matter, Gestalt is still a member of the Coalition.

For that matter, no lovers probably want anything to do with you, what with those warts of yours.

Yeah, sorry about those, Beff.

I figured if I told you my chances would be shot.

Probably still woulda.

Pfft. Details, details.

Actually, I'm not quite done that post. A couple edits and additions are still required.

Done.