It does seem rather condescending on the part of the Chihuelans.

[As though saying 'look how much more advanced we are than you' after stomping around Keeliai and leaving corpses out in public]

Even so, it should have been their choice to make, not the result of my own fumbled bargaining. But I thank you - this perspective eases some concerns. Do you know which of the heads of the families generally handles these matters?