"Or they could attack while we sit around and debate."<br/><br/>Flitz had already slipped out the window, going to let Shayliss know that they were leaving to deal with a problem tonight. Flitz wouldn't say when they would be back, but if Shayliss had a brain, she would realize that they were leaving. If pressed, Flitz would answer some questions, enough to make her react, but whether to run to her parents or after him was an open question.