Oh yes! I think I spoke with her on the subject through this ... [Iskandar furrows his brows before he finally remembers the proper word for it, and his expression brightens again.] network machine.

[Time might have passed, and he had on many an occasion used technology more advanced than what was available to him at his time. Still, remote communication while incredibly useful is making him a little uncomfortable.]

Superb! Unfortunately, I have to leave mine out of this. Cats hate water, and metal cats doubly so. I'm afraid it would only slow us down.

[The question is met with the brightest, widest of grins. No time to tarry when adventure awaits.]

Yes, let us go!