Why, there are terribly dangerous rocks surrounding much of the coast! We wouldn't want any ships to strike them, would we?

[[Let him reach over and clap you on the shoulder like a helpful, fatherly figure, Luke!!]]

Especially if they're carrying things that will benefit my research, and the team. Expensive equipment that won't survive a trip to the bottom of the ocean, you see.

[[Have a smile. It's definitely not evil.]]

All for the glory of Team Rocket, Luke. I said you had potential; why not prove it by assisting me? I can put a good word in to our superiors.