Shioki's mood was greatly improved by all the action.  He bubbled with glee.  "A snow storm on a sea?  I've never seen that before.  Does the snow hurt or is just like the snow on land?  Is it true that no two snowflakes are alike?"<br/><br/>Realizing that these answers were not forthcoming, he continued, "So, where'd the village go?  Or the people?  Maybe they just moved it?  Oh, I do love a good mystery.  I think that we should investigate it.  I am ever so glad that you're steering the ship there.  White crows?  Who ever heard of a white crow?  Although, I suppose that one could paint a crow white but why would someone do that?  What an interesting concept."<br/><br/>Shioki went up to the Captain to get a better view of the snow storm and hopefully get his questions answered.