Shiloh keeps her eyes fixed on the halflings and the human, then spreads her hands.  "I mean not to harm him.  I would greatly prefer it that way.  But if I am attacked, I will defend myself.  The bounty is for the item, not the bat.  I expect that I would have better luck with him by striking a deal than by trying to take it by force."  Her pale eyes search them carefully.  "I have allies, as well, who will accompany me in meeting him.  You can relay these details to him.  Allow the bat to choose the time and place."  She returns her eyes to the human woman, her intense stare unsettled and strangely pretty, and reiterates the truth.  "I want only to meet with him, and I will strive only to aid the resistance."