[ Immediately: ] Dr. Kal'tsit. [ Ask him how he knows- ] But I don't think the serpent will be like her, so we should be okay.

[ That they are! Fortunately for them, it's easy enough to get to where the safe path ends and the fog begins. He gives a little hum as he adjusts the chest. Should he just... throw it into the water... or- ]

Mmmh, I think We might have to go out there, just to make sure the chest doesn't sink immediately...