The mermanta nodded, quietly satisfied that Soleil enjoyed Torchline. Perhaps he could be forgiven a little proprietary pride in the region that he ruled, but it was still welcome to hear that visitors such as the lively young woman found something of interest and worth in his home.
It was a shame that she hadn't made more friends among the land and seafolk that lived there; he rather thought that she and Melita might hit it off well, and there was still time for her to run into the honeybee girl. But he was not a meddler by nature, and he simply inclined his head in acceptance of her decision as he ceased his swimming and turned to face her.
"I will look forward to your return," he offered, looking up at her with solemn serenity. "The next time you are in Torchline, you would be welcome to visit the Underwater City." He inclined his head, stoic expression easing slightly as he indicated his willingness to be her guide.
"I must go now. But I hope to see you again soon, Soleil." He made sure his candle was secure in its case and then he dove, long tail curving briefly into the air, his dark scales shining in the star-blessed waters as his form ripple and broadened into his full manta form, taking up the entire canal as he moved swiftly and gracefully towards the Court of Stars.
~Fin~
It was a shame that she hadn't made more friends among the land and seafolk that lived there; he rather thought that she and Melita might hit it off well, and there was still time for her to run into the honeybee girl. But he was not a meddler by nature, and he simply inclined his head in acceptance of her decision as he ceased his swimming and turned to face her.
"I will look forward to your return," he offered, looking up at her with solemn serenity. "The next time you are in Torchline, you would be welcome to visit the Underwater City." He inclined his head, stoic expression easing slightly as he indicated his willingness to be her guide.
"I must go now. But I hope to see you again soon, Soleil." He made sure his candle was secure in its case and then he dove, long tail curving briefly into the air, his dark scales shining in the star-blessed waters as his form ripple and broadened into his full manta form, taking up the entire canal as he moved swiftly and gracefully towards the Court of Stars.
~Fin~
