Jade blinks. Twice, technically if the way the transparent aquatic lids move are any indication.

"There is more to it than that, but... yes." It is a decent summary, but also-- "It is rare for someone on land to know about things like that." Even the school interview he'd had he'd been careful to avoid revealing too much about it. It's no one on land's business, after all. At least not in Jade's mind currently... "If things did not work out and you were too close, it could end badly for you. My family would expect any mate of mine to be at least partially active in the business."