Getting a free ride was the last thing Claude expected. Actually, he was almost offended that the skeleton had been that sure that they'd either die or abandon everyone still stuck here. Of course, actually voicing those thoughts out loud didn't seem like the best idea, and Claude wasn't about to look a gift horse in the mouth anyway.

After climbing in after Anise, Claude settled down on the seat next to her, taking care not to rock the boat too much.

Although he doubted the skeleton would know much about what was happening in the institute, it would be good to hear about any major changes that might have happened in the caverns, at least. So, without piping up with his own commentary, Claude looked at the ferryman and waited for an answer.