Stay put, says the text X only sees now that he's on the ship. Whoops. Does it count as staying put if he stays here, just out of sight belowdecks?

I'm just inside.

And with that, true to his implied word, he waits, idly playing with his yimo in one hand. Around him, there's only darkness. One of the metal struts across from him is corroded, dropping nearly to the ground, like someone dripped acid on it. That's a slightly worrying sign.