With his lips, the wise crab speaks platitudes and reassurances. With essence, he speaks to the Exalt of important matters, dire ones too important for even the wind to hear.<br/><br/>"Nothing important," the voice says. In her mind Thunder gets more explanation. He is not being directly threatened. But the Storm Mothers are, and the lord of the Oceans is being at least indirectly threatened. The dagger that can end his life has been brought back to the West. The owner, apparently one of the members of the ship that the person was on, has it. And just having it is enough for the more powerful god to see as a threat.<br/><br/>"I may seek out your company later." And in essence, he says if his investigation goes well. If not, then he's going to retreat and lick his wounds.