"Howdy. Guess you know what's on my mind, huh?" Kinner shuffles, offering Cricket a place to sit beside him.

Despite his melancholy attitude, Kinner is pleased to see Cricket beside him and manages a small smile.

"Thanks, kid. I...just look out for yourself when we're in Antarctica, 'kay? The Thing's extremely dangerous." Kinner doesn't want to be condescending, and he knows Cricket can take care of himself, but he also wants Cricket to be aware of the threat. The Thing consumed adults with military training.