The old lighthouse keeper, Thomas, lived a solitary life on a rocky island. One stormy night, as the waves crashed against the shore, he noticed a faint light blinking in the distance, far from any known shipping lane. It was an unusual signal, not a distress call, but something else, rhythmic and mysterious. He grabbed his binoculars and peered into the darkness... Which of the following is the most logical continuation of the story?
A) ...He decided it was just a reflection and went to bed.