The thought of getting caught for sneaking away weighed on him, but he was more focused on getting to the boat undetected. He realized that there would probably be a confrontation with the police if he returned, especially after following through on his plan to climb the ship.
But Peter didn’t mind; he figured that as long as he could accomplish what he planned, he could deal with the consequences later. So, with a clear goal in mind, he made his way to the harbor, ready to take on the challenge.