"I think I have heard enough. So far, Ala, you've allowed us to be surrounded, and your solution is quite unrealistic.", says Sonrik, breaking his silence. "We are many days travel away from Emberton. I do not want to travel with these cruel beasts any more than they with me. Nor will I tarnish our true mission by throwing our triffles at the Kings feet." Sonrik gives a glare of hateful understanding to the captain. "Their leader seems fit to deal with our elders, let him do so. If not, little we do here will change things." Sonrik turns to the captain, "I tell you this, if you meet with our Elders, your people will eat. If not, many will die. Is is that simple. And no tricks, our Elders are wise." He looks around, "What say you now?"