Niou was already engaged in this conversation; Lissa's pushback exponentially increases that interest, and his appreciation for her answer is evident in his face as the predatory quality to his enjoyment fades into something softer. He helps restabilize her on her feet.

"That's exactly right. Well, far be it from me to defy a command from the one whose word is second only to the king himself. Lean in close."

Shifting towards her ear, he cups a hand by it and whispers.

"To bait them out of hiding."