"I try. If you aren't useful, what good are you, right?" That wasn't his personal creed, but he understood it.

Vander had his own purpose here and that was to find out information. He wasn't afraid to insert himself into activities for that, especially ones like this. He was pushing himself to stand after fitting the fish rail and moved on the other side of the rail track to repeat.

"This place comes across as cooperative to a degree, but I don't see long-term benefits of navigating it alone. Alliances may be the way to go. People who can give and take information, provide resources when necessary, have your back in a fight. You seem capable to hold your own. Just a piece of advice, take it or leave it, Carver." In his experience, find a foil or two.