[She frowned just slightly at the comment of half the crew disappearing. Wan was one of them. Baw.]

[But instead she gave a nod, leaning over the edge of her boat tub and pushed a smile again.]

It's nice to meet you officially, Xingba, [she said with a question in her eyes, as if to see if she said it right.] I'm Ariel. [in case he hadn't got a name for her before]

And it's all right. Things have been moving pretty fast. I've enjoyed exploring so far though.