"Let's return to the ship first," Andre said calmly, leading the two back the way they had come.
After exiting the church, Andre raised his hand and rubbed his fingers together. Lines of light appeared, forming patterns that resolved into small, spectral birds, which flew away.
As they passed through the town, they spotted Elena and Vanessa also heading toward the port. Both women looked puzzled but kept quiet, making their way to the ship and boarding it.
By the time they returned, all the main crew members had gathered on the deck.
"What happened? Why are we back?" Bobby asked, somewhat confused. It was a rare, quiet island; he had barely stepped off the gangplank and hadn't had a chance to explore before receiving Andre's urgent message.
He then turned to Ed and Jason, asking in surprise, "Did you already perform the touching? Are you Touchers now?"
Andre replied directly, "There was a minor incident. We completed the touching ceremony directly on the ship."
