The boat cut through the waves off the coast of La Perdita, heading quickly towards Dawson Island. The five Vanguardians on board sat silently, staring at the rapidly growing shape before them.
A high pitched whirring noise drew their attention to the starboard side of the boat. There was a gleaming shape off in the distance, and it was moving closer to the boat as the boat moved closer to the island.
Ed narrowed his eyes and stared at the shape, and was the first to make out what it was.
"Does anybody know why we're being followed by a robotic squirrel?" He asked, as Robo Squirrel moved close enough for everyone else to see it.
"Vanguard!" Robo Squirrel said in his robotic monotone by way of a greeting.
"Um... Robotic flying squirrel," Phil said, as the squirrel levelled off and matched the pace of the boat, flying a few feet to the side of the Vanguardians.
"How are you?" Brianna asked.
"Scanning system for current status... scanning... scanning... scanning..."
Robo Squirrel went silent.
"...um..." Brianna began.
"Scanning... scanning... current status: Robo Squirrel is fine. Thank you for asking."
"Well... that's nice."
"Robo Squirrel enquires as to your destination," The robot asked.
"That way. To Dawson Islandm" Ed said, raising his finger to point.
"Destination acknowledged. Still within the legal boundaries of La Perdita."
"Why do you want to know?" Phil asked.
"Robo Squirrel's programmed objective is to patrol the harbour for safety. Boat fun. Boat safe," The squirrel said.
"Um... okay."
"Robo Squirrel must leave!"
The robot disappeared into the distance.
