When she first meets Mikey, she admires how determined yet relaxed he is for having exploring out so far and so many times, much like herself. She can see that fire for life within him, and it, in turn, fuels her own. Everette cannot wait to teach him all the tricks of her trade.

Mikey looks up to Everette as a very revered Archipelago Explorer, as she was one of the first to go out and explore the vast islands and actually make it back with not only her life, but also detailed maps! He wishes to explore all the same, and get to meet her one day in the flesh (or sand in this case)