[Always. Yes, they're here to watch out for one another, a bond forged between them that's easily earned this sense of camaraderie, bolstered by friendship. And the fact that they certainly don't need yet one more problem flung into their laps amid the issue of missing Summoned and natives alike.

Stephen doesn't reply immediately, fussing with the device, straightening it so it stands upright once more. And when he does speak, his eyes flick over to Thancred briefly, then back to his work.]

Coincidence... Maybe. None of the other devices have been pinging as off, so it could be. But-

[In that case.]

Why here? Someone trying to do a little sea monster-hunting?