"He's doing quite well, though. And... if anything, maybe its a good idea to keep certain people close, so you know what's happening."

Logical perhaps, even if the... underhandedness does not sit well with him. Wellard shrugs, and gives Merriman a faint smile, trying to be reassuring.

"We'll just keep working on the Pearl, and keep an eye on things. Best we can do at the moment, at least."