Skellig is still vaguely confused as to what exactly she means.

Then a part of it clicks - possibly.

"Are the Ring Islands...is that your territory? Where the Lair is?"

Another segment of the plan slots into place when she mentions THAT dress - the one that she has told him that she wears when she is acting as the Goddess - and having to be 'official in public'. "And they are going to sail there in an effort to seek asylum in your lands?"