[Thoma does his best to keep a neutral, friendly face here- he doesn't want to anger this oni anymore than he already is. But this discussion isn't going as well as the other ones have, and his partner does raise a good question. Getting out of dodge soon might have to happen unless they want to brawl with this gang, and he's not exactly keen on doing that.]

Let me try one more thing, [he whispers back to Zagreus.]

Listen, I'm not saying this isn't your territory or anything, but the local shops are suffering- if you press them any harder, they won't have any money to give. Leaving them be for a time to rebuild is the best course of action for everyone, right?

[He hopes the leader of this little group will accept that logic, but it's hard to tell, his face stone cold as he stares Thoma down.]