[ The kind of sailor who wants to see just what the extent of that magic is, that's the kind who will say he doesn't believe in magic anyway. Besides, what has he got to lose? His ship's already gone, his crew drowned or eaten or lost some other way.

... A fact Mei reminds him of in his tactless way. ]

I do know. I have firsthand experience with it. Or did you forget that?

[ The siren's moved up the beach so his plan is going to be more complicated than he thought. However unpleasant Mei may be, he's certainly not a slouch in the whole predator department. Under other circumstances, it might be admirable, but he's really not keen on getting eaten. ]

I know you think it is, but letting you attack me isn't an option so getting away from here is the only choice I have to survive. I can't make a life here.