Kenn encourages Mardigan to take a deep breath.
"Let's not worry about joining the Karnathi army yet.
I'd make two suggestions: each one very simple.
First, everybody get a buddy and stick with them. You don't have to hold hands or anything; that's just odd. But I think we'd better make sure nobody goes off without someone to watch their back.
Second, meeting points in case things go totally pear-shaped. Right now, let's say that if anything goes seriously wrong aboard the ferry we should all meet at the stern-most lifeboat on the starboard side. When we get off, we'll make a new plan.
Sounds good to all?"