[ She does wonder who else Gen considers his friends... In any case, Gen is Meridian as well, so it should be safe to tell him. ]

Mr. Cyrus asked me to scout the island and find some locations that might be useful. I've been making good time, so it should be okay if I help you with your job too.

[ Surely Cyrus won't complain if she takes a day off to do something else just as productive? ]

Did he ask you to do your job too?