[Too bad running away in this case doesn't mean he can't still talk to you. Lyall crouches down and sends along the network, privately now:]

Once we know more, then maybe you can make a show of dealing with him. But right now, until we have more of an idea of what he's capable of, I need you to stay away. Just for a few days, a week maybe, until we can have our other mermaids ask around about him, and we can put together what we know about Singing from those who are still investigating.