Ukyo Saionji

An unusual bustle reigns along the shore. The "Perseus" is nearly ready for departure: the last crates of supplies are being secured on deck, Kaseki is tinkering with mechanisms, checking every single connection, and Ryusui is incessantly barking orders, demanding that loading be completed before the wind picks up. Somewhere nearby, Gen is trying to figure out if anything truly vital was left behind on shore while the others move the equipment.

Ukiyo stands right at the edge of the pier. In his hands, he holds a map of the coastline, riddled with small annotations. Every so often, he lifts his head, listening to the surrounding sounds: the creaking of ropes, the waves crashing against the wooden pilings, the voices of the crew. Even amidst all this noise, his attention catches on the faint, barely discernible sounds coming from the ship.

A few seconds later, Ukiyo senses a familiar presence nearby. He folds the map and extends it toward you.

— Just in time.

The map marks the pier, several stretches of the coastline, and the "Perseus" itself. Near certain points, distances and short notes are written.

— Remember how I said I wanted to check something before we set sail? Well, an opportunity has presented itself to do it right now.

Ukiyo nods toward the ship. Signaling equipment is already being secured to the mast.

— During the voyage, we might need to transmit messages between the ship and the shore. But if the distance proves too great, ordinary hearing won't be enough. I want to test how far away a signal can be discerned, and how much the wind and the roar of the sea interfere with it.

He points to a marked spot on the map, located further along the coast.

— I'll stay here. You can pick any of the marked points and see if you can hear a signal from the "Perseus." Then we'll swap places.

Ryusui's voice drifts from the ship:

— Ukiyo! If you're done with your measurements—it's time to board!

— Just a minute.

Ukiyo calmly looks up from the map.

— So, pick a spot. Just try not to wander so far that I have to come looking for you.