She reached out and ran her fingers through his hair, so much longer now. She nodded in agreement with what he said, understanding and feeling much the same way. The benefits outweighed any disadvantages that their bond had.
"Yes. Basically, but there was something moving in the water and Lucy and I needed to know what it was. It could have been something useful in helping keep this place safe or protected. I didn't expect it to try and jump out of the air and swallow me whole. Stupid invention."