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He thanks you for the drink and apologises for being rude. He says "You've got to be careful who you talk to nowadays son." and while he is talking to you he is looking around constantly to make sure that he is not being overheard.

"See the nearest island over there?" He asks you while pointing in the general direction of Minalu. "Well at night there have been lights seen on the island but they don't stay still they move about like torches would. Surely you know about that island being kept for the animals?" he asks and you nod in reply as he continues to look around the room to be sure you are still not being watched, and he continues. "Well I don't know of any animal that carries a torch do you?"

You shake your head and listen carefully to him as he continues to talk. "Last night I was fishing nearby and a sea-plane flew over the top of my boat and landed. I saw them take it into one of the caves at the south of the island."

You humour him a while longer and thank him for his time before making your excuses and leaving the inn.

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