Why, I am merely a Tanar'ri or a Tiefling of some sort, nothing to worry about. Really. You have my word on it! I mean, if a fiend swears he is no danger, who are you not to trust him?
But there should be no conflict between us. Both of us know who is the real hand behind the power, in the dark alleys of these governments. Why should we fight against each other when the Imperator is slowing seizing power? It does seem ludicrous, doesn't it?