My liege, the news you bring is grim indeed. While we have few selkies, we do have some and I now fear for their safety. I do suggest we continue using Calder who has shown courage and sense in rare mix. I once offered you an unseelie attache, you accepted but delays were on my end. My pressuring is not a priority but I would propose instead, at least for now, he be either a resident or at least frequent visitor to Fenix itself. I have my scholars looking up more on the bleedwaters. If they have been here a long time, it is possible we are victims of sabotage on the shore line. The Mer are arrogant, but if we can accept the Pennsula Nunnehi as allies , we can surely tolerate diplomacy with them. I have larger ships awaiting your command if you wish