A ripple of uneasiness went through the crowd at Saiduq's sudden firmness, and some people were shifting restlessly. The ringleader stood firm though, not even flinching or batting an eyelash at the change in tone.

"Who asked you to help us? We certainly didn't! We have our own police and defenders, and we were doing just fine before you lot turned up! What happened when you first came here? Fucking scorpion monsters, and the Anoli attack... you just bring misfortune with you!"