[ it shouldn't disappoint him to hear that answer, and yet—the emotion flickers briefly across his features. it's quickly replaced by something much easier to manage: a tired, exasperated sigh. ]

I haven't seen anything of the sort, I'm afraid. [ just their luck... they're both stranded who knows where with no feasible way out. ] Do you think it'll do us any good to simply wait here for someone to come find us?

[ it's a ridiculous suggestion, he knows, but... what other options do they have left? ]

... or do we risk going out there for a swim?