Alright, it looks like we have a conflict of intentions. Aust has the highest initiative, so I'm going to allow a vote here before resolving the action. If you vote for combat, we'll play it as if Aust's attempt to stop you was his action for the surprise round, and the rest plays out according to your already stated actions. If you vote to go for diplomacy, I'll allow everyone else to take back your stated action until that plays out.
So let's see a show of hands.
Are you for A) fighting, or B) diplomacy?
Please let me know ASAP.
Vig
P.S. Rathan, from where Lazarius stands you have line of sight to every single kobold in the room.