Ferris nodded in an imitation of understanding. "M-hm." He murmured as grey eyes flashed and flickered with confusion. Rokea... the word had no emotions tied to it. As much as he would like to, the merman had no idea what his captor was speaking of in the slightest. From the way Runs was acting, Ferris determined the other believed that he was important. "What do you need help w- Ahh!" 

Suddenly, the world around them shook and clank and felt like it would fall apart. Loud mechanical noises could be heard and an unholy wailing as well. What he didn't realize was that the oat had reached shore.