As fascinating as the bit about the webbing is, his new aside about his eyes is perhaps even more so. China's interest, already piqued, centers more securely on him.

"In that case, it's almost certainly to do with Tu Vishan's comatose state," she says, briskly. It seems self-evident to her, at least, though the similarity with the one on land is a little fuzzier in terms of why. Still: a fact she should hold on to.

"Basically anything?" she inquires a moment later, gently probing for elaboration. "It's a wonder you haven't gone mad."