They have odd, mysterious magic on their side. Not to mention, of course, this so-called talisman around our necks that we are unable to take off.

[ He brushes aside a few strands of his hair. ]

It shall come to no surprise to myself if they are able to make us lose some semblance of control, if not all of it. Humans are rather duplicitous and often use low-handed tricks in order to make sure they come out on top, after all.