That expression communicated one thing to him. That this tired veteran of Luceti was surprised. More importantly, she was concerned. He was clever enough to realize that this boded poorly for them.

"... so the Malnosso have failed to return either of us to our proper home." He strode forward to the captain's desk, where a map of the Caribbean was set out. In truth, he knew nothing of navigating the sea. He'd never needed to.

"With no indication they realize their own error."