"Seen" is not quite accurate. He was speaking through the device. Through whatever means it uses.

[It's difficult to not devolve into a clipped tone, but he tries valiantly to remain respectful. The princess is does not deserve it, after all; his ire is entirely aimed at his former compatriot and his ability to lie so easily.]

I do not know the size of this island, but more encounters seem inevitable. In-person will undoubtedly be ... unpleasant.