"Walter," he responds, speaking his name in turn. "And I don't mind. If we head off now, we might even be able to spare the kraken an unfortunate fate. If it hasn't harmed anyone and isn't being killed for food, I don't see any reason it should die."

For Walter, it isn't about the money. Hell, if the selkie's claim turns out to be true, he would be willing to do the entire task for free.