[Daring Scylla]

He flinched at the outburst. The ritual shouldn't be that irritating to the other Prince. He did not want another shout from him, though, so he gently said, "perhaps... a clandestine meeting with some human leaders? We could pay them well or quietly threaten them to move their people away. Or both. The mass of humans would not have to know, and no blame would fall upon us. If one of the leaders told the tale, who would believe him?"