For now. I imagine the sight of many strangers washing up on the beach or found in the forest from strange lands and with strange customs needs to be reconciled in some manner.

[As she continued to eat and declare her intentions with the locals, he stretched his legs out in front of him and rested one hand against his chest. The light pressure reminded him of the wounds there. Never forget where you come from.]

Every two months consistently? Good. [It would give them time to explore and return to collect whoever might be useful. Yet, his eyes shifted over to regard Jinx at the mention of Sevika.] What happened to Sevika? [He had left her in the Last Drop to manage things while he had gone top side. She might be one of the few who knew of the peace he was brokering.

And because he was watching Jinx, he noted her rubbing her shoulder. For now, it could be nothing. Deep down, he knew it wasn't.]