mal would be for this approach.

he’s also a skilled tracker who finds a sea monster in open water, can find anything with a heartbeat if he knows what to look for, so he’d volunteer the traditional route with the sea dragon’s help.

he’d want to talk to the princess and reassure her it’s okay. and also if she’s interested in a trade between the orb and the sea pig to undo her wish, well, it needs a good home since the orbers won’t be staying.

mal’s also not for staying to help long. just advising how the people can do so themselves.