Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
"This is open aggression, Retief," he said, "in case I haven't made finger. "Next, a battle plan for the Jorgensen's people, worked out by the Theory group." He wrestled a third finger down. "Lastly "This is no occasion for flippancy, Retief. In the wrong hands, this Retief stood up. "If I hurry, maybe I can catch the cartoon." "They'll never guess," Retief said. "I'll pose as a gentleman." Retief put down the heavy travel-battered suitcase and leaned on the Retief from the corner of his eye. Retief glanced at him. "If I have to come around this counter," Retief said, "I'll feed that The clerk looked up and opened his mouth. Then he caught Retief's eye, Retief looked at him. Retief picked up his suitcase and walked away toward the glare sign Retief followed the signs, threaded his way through crowds, found a Retief put his suitcase carefully on the floor, took a step and drove a Retief put his bag down. He turned at a sound behind him. A tall, "Somebody in the cabin. Get 'em out." He rolled a cold eye at Retief as he backed out of the room. A short, thick-necked man appeared. "What are you doing in Mr. Tony's room?" he barked. "Never mind! Clear out of here, fellow! You're keeping Mr. Tony waiting." "Too bad," Retief said. "Finders keepers." "You nuts?" The thick-necked man stared at Retief. "I said it's Mr. Tony's room." "I don't know Mr. Tony. He'll have to bull his way into other quarters." "We'll see about you, mister." The man turned and went out. Retief glanced at Retief and went out. The thick-necked man returned. Retief rose and clamped the cigar between his teeth. He gripped a Retief turned to the baggage on the floor, tossed it into the hall. The "If you'll excuse me," Retief said, "I want to catch a nap." He flipped stared at Retief. Two big men edged into the cabin, looking at Retief. Retief put his cigar in an ashtray, and swung his feet off the bunk. stepped forward, then hesitated. "Hey," he said. "This the guy tossed the trunk off the wall?" "That's him," the thick-necked man called. "Spilled Mr. Tony's possessions right on the deck." "Deal me out," the bouncer said. "He can stay put as long as he wants "Close the door as you leave," Retief said. glances Retief's way. As Retief watched, four men arose from the table and sauntered across The others came up, Mr. Tony trailing. The thug squinted at Retief. "A wise hick," he began. With a flick of the wrist, Retief tossed the coffee into the thug's face, then stood and slammed a straight right to the chin. The thug went down. Retief looked at Mr. Tony, still standing open-mouthed. "You can take your playmates away now, Tony," he said. "And don't bother to come around yourself. You're not funny enough." Mr. Tony found his voice. "Take him, Marbles!" he growled. The thick-necked man slipped a hand inside his tunic and brought out a long-bladed knife. He licked his lips and moved in. Retief heard the panel open beside him. a well-honed french knife lay on the sill. "Thanks, Chip," Retief said. "I won't need it for these punks." Thick-neck lunged and Retief hit him square in the face, knocking him under the table. The other man stepped back, fumbling a power pistol from his shoulder holster. "Aim that at me, and I'll kill you," Retief said. "Go on, burn him!" Mr. Tony shouted. Behind him, the captain appeared, white-faced. "Put that away, you!" he yelled. "What kind of—" "Shut up," Mr. Tony said. "Put it away, Hoany. We'll fix this bum later." "Not on this vessel, you won't," the captain said shakily. "I got my "Button your floppy mouth, damn you!" Mr. Tony snapped. He looked at the man on the floor. "Get Marbles out of here. I ought to dump the slob." up. Retief watched as they carted the casualty from the dining room. "But the cap'n knows I'm the best cook in the Merchant Service. They won't mess with me." "What has Mr. Tony got on the captain, Chip?" Retief asked. "They're in some kind o' crooked business together. You want some more sure like a feller that can put it away. I was a big eater when I was yer age." Retief looked at him questioningly. "Okay," Retief said. "I've seen it. You can take it away now." I'm tempted to test it." "Don't start anything with Skaw he can clip through steel with those snappers." "Last chance," Retief said. Skaw stood poised, open pincers an inch instant Retief half-turned to the left, leaned away from the alien "I told you he was brittle," Retief said. "Next time you invite pirates "Cart poor old Skaw back to his boat," Retief said. "Tell him to pass "He's dead." The captain stared at Retief. "We're all dead men," he "You bluff easily, Captain. Show a few guns as you hand the body back. We know their secret now." "Don't be no dumber than you got to, Cap'n," Chip said. "Sweaties die easy that's the secret." "Maybe I can run a bluff on the Soetti," the captain said, looking back from the door. "But I'll be back to see you later." "You don't scare us, Cap'n," Chip said. "Him and Mr. Tony and all his goons. You hit 'em where they live, that time. They're pals o' these Sweaties. Runnin' some kind o' crooked racket." "You'd better take the captain's advice, Chip. There's no point in your getting involved in my problems." "They'd of killed you before now, Mister, if they had any guts. That's Retief awoke at a tap on his door. then turned to Retief. "That's right, Chip." "Mr. Tony give the captain a real hard time about old Skaw. The Sweaties didn't say nothin'. Didn't even act surprised, just took the remains and pushed off. But Mr. Tony and that other crook they call Marbles, they was fit to be tied. Took the cap'n in his cabin and talked loud at him fer half a hour. Then the cap'n come out and give Retief sat up and reached for a cigar. "Mr. Tony and Skaw were pals, eh?" "He hated Skaw's guts. But with him it was business. Mister, you got a gun?" "Let go my hand, buster," the captain snarled. Eyes on Retief's, he eased a drawer open with his left hand, reached in. Retief kneed the the mike and looked up at Retief. Retief released the captain's wrist and turned to the door. "What are you going to do?" the captain demanded. Retief settled himself in a chair. The captain looked at Retief. He laughed, a short bark. Retief took out the needler and put it on the desk before him.

<question>:
What would have likely happened if Tony had attempted to apprehend and remove Retief himself?

<options>:
A He would see the same fate as the others who had stood against Retief
B Retief would have backed off and accepted he was not welcome
C Retief would have communicated with him and solved their issue
D Tony would have won any kind of fight by using his weapon

<answer>:

A