Not much further, but… enough.

[Enough for an array of events to have taken place, burned bright into memory.]

I know I don’t have to, but I [choose to? His LED blinks] would prefer to. I know it has no bearing on us working together, but I feel as if your perspective on what’s transpired back home is still valuable.

[An incline of his head, indicating at the mermaid still being carried by him.] We should find someplace secure to talk first, after we’ve made sure she’s safe, as well.