I was considering the merits of luring them away from multiple fronts, but that requires more than one person.

[ If the chocobos are drawn away from the parcel in this manner, the hope is that none of them trample it. Dion had considered the merits of throwing greens, but that wouldn't give any assurance of success. ]

A pincer maneuver, so to speak.

[ He suggests this, seeing the offer of aid for what it is. It's the "we" that indicates a certain willingness to get involved, so Dion thinks. ]