That would make sense re: your oldest having connections with him.
Vidar and Seb in particular given their connections with Houses and how they will have undoubtedly travelled to Asia at some point or another. Finn also, might even be a Fae that Ethan has spoken to about his predicament, to see if he had any advice or connections that might lead him to ending it.
I'm sure he'll be frequenting all the local businesses, to get a lay of the land and figure out what kind of people are attracted to Mercy Cove.