[It's not too surprising that he would pick up on that. Velvet hasn't been super eager to include herself in the community of the coven, so to speak, but it's also not an idea that she completely rejects. Laphicet sure seems enthusiastic about the prospect, so instead of disappointing him, she evades the question.]

I hope that, too. You make a much better helper than me.

I don't know if anybody has made a detailed record of all the fauna and flora on the island. On top of that, I'm pretty sure there are places that still haven't been explored. There are plenty of ways you can stay busy.

[Instead of mostly brooding in isolation, like some people.]