Wheeling Gull Isle they are one person

The words that tumbled out of Phox's mouth only served to make her feel wretched. For a moment, she considering blabbing right then and there. She'd keep mum for now, but—ugh! How she understood his pain! And had a chance to mend some of it, and yet. . .

At his question, she gave him a soft look, trying to quell the uneasy guilt churning in her belly. Only if you want to tell me, Maegi assured him, but it seemed as if he was on the cusp of spilling it, anyway. She stood quietly, patiently, waiting for his response.

This would go a long way in determining their next move.