[Slick turns his head slightly to listen in as the kid behind him starts talking to his comm. He's been keeping focused on the surroundings--well, mostly. Brooding's also been on the agenda.

But that's not doing him any good. Once the message is done, he pipes up.]

Hey. Figured you were new. Welcome to this whole mess. [He turns in his seat, revealing white armor he's hidden under a ratty-looking cloak.]

The guy leading the way doesn't believe in briefings, as far as I can tell. But this planet's got a habit of hiding nasty shit in the water. None of this magic stuff makes any sense, but it's worked so far.

[With the translator devices in use, it's hard to hear what John's actually saying. But Slick can pick up just enough to recognize a few words.] That's English you're speaking, right? Are you from Earth?