That's probably for the best. Unless they came with the ship. [ And Ettie has not seen any sign of water. ] And I doubt there was an egg big enough for that.

[ A pause as she bends to scoop up Cardamom who is starting to Rove. Not yet, kitty. ]

This place is a mess. [ She's not just speaking of the lack of signage and library. She pauses, trying to find the right words, and remembers Ruwei's metaphor: ] A powder keg. I think we should leave as soon as possible.

[ That or take it over, and who wants that responsibility? ]