The lack of enthusiasm from the young octopus may have been palpable, but Hadama's expression remained serene. Even her question, complete with artful flirtation, earned only a solemnly thoughtful tilt of his head as he considered the young woman and all that she had told him.
Mmh. I will consider it when you can aquaport. And defend yourself, he promised her at last, emerald eyes gleaming brightly in the twilight waters. He was not, after all, a sedentary sort of king, nor one that hid behind his guards when danger threatened his waters. Any attendants needed to be swift of fin and able to fight or flee on their own without distracting him at a crucial moment.
I will see when Andromeda is available to meet you, he rumbled. And send word. What do you want done with your basket? And all of the bribes offerings within.
Mmh. I will consider it when you can aquaport. And defend yourself, he promised her at last, emerald eyes gleaming brightly in the twilight waters. He was not, after all, a sedentary sort of king, nor one that hid behind his guards when danger threatened his waters. Any attendants needed to be swift of fin and able to fight or flee on their own without distracting him at a crucial moment.
I will see when Andromeda is available to meet you, he rumbled. And send word. What do you want done with your basket? And all of the bribes offerings within.
