Out of Character: After this croc is done for we need to speed up things by letting the game move forward so Grouth can come back to village and anyone that needs healing gets healed. We then need to get back to the mission but we'll be one man down because Sgtlee hasn't come back yet.
Out of Character: It's not the croc I'm worried about its getting on with the original mission. Everyone just needs to get healed and then we can start fresh. Aose will need be around when we leave or he will be out of this adventure as well.
Out of Character: I think sgtlee will not come back so better if we plan our actions without counting him. Yeah, after the crocodile better if we speed up the time and jump to when everybody will be in shape and ready. It will take a while, because Lady Godiva will need time as well. Better if we start thinking about some activities that can keep our characters busy during the one month time (I think it will take that long for Lady to recover). For instance, I'm planning to have Cagliostro brew beverages and sell them and maybe research some new drink.
In Character: John is looking around to look for crocodile, but unfortunately he doesn't see it, then something came to his mind and quickly he says to Dante "I think that thing must be this way!" John points to the barn while looking at Dante to see if he agrees.
In Character: "I don't think it is in there because it will have to pass over barriers but you can check it out if you want."
Dante continues looking at the water knowing the crocodile is probably silently watching him.
Specific Action: Keep watch over the pond and stay thee night until sunlight and look for the crocodile then. Shoot arrows at it until it is dead.