It would take some time to lower the Heike Clan's guard. Although the Foundation might not notice Cindy, Charles felt it was better to be cautious. Finding another Heike defector from the Mist Sea wouldn't be easy. She stayed at home for half a month, to the point where her parents began to worry their child was sick, before she finally went out.
Shattered Heart Island was a scattered archipelago where boats were more practical than cars. Cindy rented a small boat and began working as a transporter, which was, of course, Charles's idea. The point of the job wasn't the pay. As long as she was working, Cindy could wander around Shattered Heart Island without arousing suspicion. As the operator of a small ferry, it was perfectly normal for her to solicit customers and make small talk, allowing her to glean information along the way.
