Just fyi as I play a diplomacy inclined character in ub's other game. Generally ub plays by the rules, thus diplomacy requires a full minute of peaceful contact in order not to count as rushed (-20 to the check). Not trying to tell you how to RP, but generally I feel a post like that is too short to qualify for a diplomacy check.

Also yes, go on and peek under the bed. You got a few hit points to spare.