"You'll get to the buoys, don't worry." He believes in you, Zea! At least his idea has grown on him. "Besides, your life is a lot more important than a buncha stupid fish!"

He blushes just a bit, it's obviously the drinks, and tosses another onion ring into his mouth. Monch cronch. "I mean, if you don't get to figure it out because of some fish, the world could end and then the fish die anyway." It seems like he's a lot more willing to encourage others than himself right now.