[ Lost in thought, Laios sits at one edge of the raft, eyes scanning the waters below. The threat the Dondozo poses, especially out in open waters, remains at the front of his mind, but even so, he'd be lying if the opportunity to be out in the ocean wasn't enticing all on its own. It was like peering into a whole other world for Pokémon, one he had yet to fully experience until now. He lowers himself, letting his paws dangle off just slightly as the scent of saltwater tickles his nose.

Eventually, he lifts his head at Anasui's question, looking over his shoulder at him. He's no seasoned boatman — Sanji would likely be the most experienced one out here — but he's read enough both back home and in the Archives to be somewhat familiar. ]

It's hard to say. [ He understands being antsy to see something soon, though he tries to answer with an even-temper. ] We'll need to watch out for what the other wild Pokémon are doing. Schools of fish and the like. If they're acting strangely, that'll be a good sign we're getting close.