[This isn't the first time he's tried to get hold of Vandelin over the past few days; ostensibly, during the worst of their sea voyage after their harrowing escape from the island's sea monsters, he'd checked in, doing his best to stifle his fear for Vandelin's safety. He's not a praying man--who can dwarves pray to but the Stone?--but he'd hoped, desperately, that they'd see land soon.

He's still hoping that when he reaches out now, trying to keep the fear out of his voice.] This a good time to check in? [he asks.]