[she snorted faintly] They may be less developed than the worlds I'm used to, but they're not as backwater as all that. They have a full guard unit, and storage beside. [a glance up, to where a sentinel pair stood watch on one of the buildings] And they measure out their takings and distributions well enough - which means they likely have some means to record it.

As if not here, they may make orders. Bring in shipments.

[ So making nice really would have to be a priority. ]

So what would you suggest, then?