Swamped

You stop transmitting for a moment to consult.

"They may be wary that we're responsible for this," you tell the crew. "I think our next step is to convince them otherwise. Opinions?"

"It's possible this is a stalling tactic while they complete the spell," Dominique says. "If they're for real, though, then our best option is to share a little information, in hopes that it gets them to do the same. It'll help us get a read on their intentions, as well."

"They might even give us a clue as to who's been messing with the gateways," Stefan says. He sounds almost excited. Rudolph's keeping a close eye on him, which makes you feel quite a bit better.

"Right. I'm going to contact them again. Everyone be quiet until I'm done."

You begin transmitting again.

"We know about the gateways. We've been trying to study them, so we can figure out how to stop them, or at least mitigate the damage. What are you doing with the gateway?"

Some more muttering.

"The gateway closed already. We're trying to follow it and retrieve what they sent through."

"So why are we picking up an active gateway with a lot of water on the other side, then? What exactly are you casting?"

More muttering.

"Why do you want to know?"

"I'll be blunt. We want proof that you're not the ones causing trouble with the gateways. Of course, if you really aren't, I suppose you want the same from us."

"I'm afraid we don't have the time to indulge you with a full explanation. This is a very delicate process..."

"WIZARD!"

That didn't come from the transceiver. You turn towards the noise and see Corvus riding back.

"THE WIZARD IS HEADED THIS WAY!"

You can hear panicked sounds on the other side. Finally, whoever's been talking to you speaks up again.

"It seems they've noticed what we're doing. We advise you to get away as soon as possible and let us handle this. You don't want to be in the middle of things when their wizard arrives."

Well. Now what?