We wouldn't want any integration to be permanent. Who knows what could happen if they drifted with us? Frankly all scenarios I can think of are disastrous.

And well.. there is an alternative..

[Okay sounding a bit pained here now]

Miles.. has offered to let us temporarily swear ourselves to him in order to gain temporary access to whatever bond they have. It's still a risk, given we still don't know how the Drift may affect us, particularly since our bond is much less private than theirs appears to be. It could very well be uncomfortable for everyone.