Skellig also perks at the knowledge that they might not be fighting fair. He is curious.

"Makes sense to choose the weakest," he 'admits'. Knowing full well that Kreyu will take great umbrage at being considered the 'weakest' dragon compared to her brothers. "I am curious, how would you work to trap it?"

And then he pauses. After all, the prince did offer compensation in trade for Skellig's knowledge, and he would be interested to know just what that would entail.

"I admit I have studied the beasts for some time," he says. "Watched how they interact with those who fear them as Gods, worship them. I am not a hunter by nature, so never would I be able to take down such a creature. But I would offer my insights...for what compensation would you give in exchange?"