She gave Quellë another affectionate pat, before walking back over to settle against the hillside. “Good, then I will be able to rest longer.” Her arm was still sore, yet it was healing even as she spoke. She wrapped the black cloak about her tucked up knees, arms resting crossed about them.
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"So this your first encounter with the Sea? It is quite something is it not?"
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She nodded. “It is…ada spoke of its wonder, but my journeys had not brought me near enough to it.” Even as she spoke, her eyes darted to the horizon. The smell of salt was in the air, and the gulls could be heard clamoring above. She had taken note of his expression, as if he remembered something of his past. She sighed, and gently closed her eyes. She could hear the gentle ring of steel as the man emptied his stash. Soon all was much quieter and she slowly opened her eyes. He was sitting, enjoying a smoke and she smiled.
“You spoke fondly of the sea before…have you ever sailed upon it?”