The Spider stood on the ship's railing, looking down. The web-like white substance was drawing ever closer, and now Charles could see the island's terrain clearly.
This oval-shaped Floating Island had depressions and forests; at a glance, its terrain was no different from any ordinary island, except that everything here was covered by that layer of white.
BANG! The Exploration Ship landed. The impact sent the white substance swirling into the air. It was so light, without any dampness, that only now did Charles realize this "mold" was some kind of dandelion-like plant that had drifted to cover the entire island.
The Explorers on board descended using rope ladders, beginning their preparations for the coming exploration.
After a brief exchange with the other Exploration Ship's captain, Locke led five men and one woman to the right. They planned to split up and reconvene in three days.
