In this quest I was roleplaying an illusionist diplomat (and in most cases, pacifist).

When Budak gives his ultimatum to kill Eraris Verenim, my way out of this situation was to refuse and then calm both the angered Budak and defending Eraris, and run out of the mine.

Unfortunately this kills Eraris (the quest must kill him automatically if Budak isn't dead), which was very unsatisfying for the high-stakes getaway I was trying to accomplish. I could have also paralyzed or done something to enable our escape, and it would be nice if this quest would enable a situation were we both escape, without killing Budak.

P.S.

I found playing this character, that in fact many quests have no real option for someone who plays a pacifist and de-escalator of conflicts, especially as you progress deeper in factions. Perhaps this is just a reality of OG Morrowind that TR reflects, but it would be brilliant to at least have more dialogue options for calmed characters or those who want to avoid all bloodshed through subterfuge.