Her explanation did not entirely make sense to the former-Mer, for whom swimming and breathing were functionally synonymous. But he understood in an abstract way that for humans it was different. The pots illustrated the point with a certain cold clarity. He tilted his head in acknowledgment if not full understanding. The important thing was not the analogy but the reality: this was not a place to linger when Seren was tired.
"Thank you," he murmured at her reassurance. He was finding it easy to trust her, and not only because she was the daughter of the goddess he had chosen above all others. There was a kindness in her, and an earnestness, that he found compelling.
"Mmh. Something we can test another time," he agreed. "If you are willing." It seemed unlikely that it would ever be necessary, but given their uncertain times it might prove useful to learn the limitations - or full strengths - of her gifts. "But for now, may we head back?" He did not wish to tax her, and he had not missed the long blinks of relaxation from his fellow demigod. "Does time pass differently here?" In a place where the night was eternal did time pass at all?
"Thank you," he murmured at her reassurance. He was finding it easy to trust her, and not only because she was the daughter of the goddess he had chosen above all others. There was a kindness in her, and an earnestness, that he found compelling.
"Mmh. Something we can test another time," he agreed. "If you are willing." It seemed unlikely that it would ever be necessary, but given their uncertain times it might prove useful to learn the limitations - or full strengths - of her gifts. "But for now, may we head back?" He did not wish to tax her, and he had not missed the long blinks of relaxation from his fellow demigod. "Does time pass differently here?" In a place where the night was eternal did time pass at all?
