Swamped

"I've used the scout's eyepiece before. Seems it ought to be strong enough to get a better look, even if he doesn't leave the crow's nest," you reply. "Could probably get a better look from the deck, of course."

"I'll send a runner, and tell them to inform you once the scout's checked," Resk says. "I've got other things to take care of right now. You probably do too."

You do. Like figuring out what's trying to drag the ship down. Though that's proven difficult, and in the meantime, the Captain asked you to do something much easier. At least in theory.

"Indeed. On which note, where's First Mate Bertha? The Captain wants her to return to the bridge."

Resk frowns.

"Don't think she can do that for a while. She's dealing with something else right now."