He had strolled down the beach with his own thoughts for company for a while now. Eventually, the aimlessness had begun to get on his nerves, and his path had changed. Now, Ender walked towards his raft, still thoughtful, but far more focused.

Only to find that the area was already occupied. "Are you trying to beat me to it?" he asked, making an effort to circle around Karal as not to startle him.