Adrian's investigative work from before, along with insights from Cassidy and Charles, had allowed him to narrow down Damien and the other captives' shipment dates as well as the location they were being sent.
Then, everything went downhill from there. He hopes he can still amend his mistakes. Dylan's attack calls for appropriate restitution - and that, he is willing to do anything to give.
The sky is dark now. No more traces of blue or pink—no more sun to shine down upon them. Some people are switching lampposts on, and buildings start to light up in the distance.
The area surrounding the pier is relatively empty. There are empty lots between empty houses - with a few run-down stores here and there. There are also several well-kept businesses like seaside restaurants and tourist inns where they offer free island hopping services.
About a kilometer away from these shops lies the pier - small, degraded, hidden.
Perfect for illegal shipments.