Francis saw the figure immediately. Seeing her sitting in the water was definitely not expected, but he wasn't one to over think such things. He walked over to her but kept a small distance so she had her space. "There you are, Mable!" He said though without a hint of accusation in his voice, only relief. "Me and your brother went to look for you." He tilted his head and knew he couldn't act like he had a right to talk to her, but still how else was he to get to her?

"I figured you might be here because of your shells. Didn't expect this..' He gestured to the water. "IS ah.. everything alright?"