Grim realized they were walking into a trap within a trap. The rebels' suspicion of humans was going to be used to isolate him, making it impossible for him to help maintain their cover story.
"Actually," Grim said, making a calculated decision, "Isolation might be for the best. I understand your concerns."
Lin shot him a look of surprise and concern, but he gave an almost imperceptible shake of his head. He had a plan, though he wasn't sure yet if it would work.
"How... cooperative," Commander Taiwei observed. "Most humans would protest such treatment."
"Most humans don't understand," Grim replied. "I've worked with enough dragon forces to know that security comes first."
The answer seemed to satisfy the rebels, though it clearly puzzled them. They had expected resistance, complaints, and perhaps even panic. Instead, they were getting calm acceptance that didn't fit their preconceptions about human behavior.
