Mm. The smugglers. His mental tone was more thoughtful than disapproving - though it was not entirely devoid of the latter emotion. They are... unwise, sometimes. As the most recent drowning amply proved. But Harper's observation drew Hadama's attention to the rock formations above them and the glints of obsidian and other inclusions in the volcanic stone that threw back their meager light. I have not had the chance to see much of them, he admitted, and there was a subtle weariness in the Bond.
Beauty in this case went hand in hand with danger and it was just as well that Harper was already swimming as the tunnel dipped until only a narrow strip of air was available near the ceiling. It is difficult for Mer to patrol far in it. There are too many sections that are dry. He paused before glancing aside at his human friend as the man swam with clean, confident strokes beside him. And it is dangerous to humans for the same reason. It is best done as a team.
But that was a reminder that not all teams had survived recent seasons. His co-ruler had left to search for her son, but that loss was nothing compared to losing a fiance. Has there been word from Maeve? he asked, his telepathy gentle in the query, and ready to change the topic if it proved to be a point of pain.
Beauty in this case went hand in hand with danger and it was just as well that Harper was already swimming as the tunnel dipped until only a narrow strip of air was available near the ceiling. It is difficult for Mer to patrol far in it. There are too many sections that are dry. He paused before glancing aside at his human friend as the man swam with clean, confident strokes beside him. And it is dangerous to humans for the same reason. It is best done as a team.
But that was a reminder that not all teams had survived recent seasons. His co-ruler had left to search for her son, but that loss was nothing compared to losing a fiance. Has there been word from Maeve? he asked, his telepathy gentle in the query, and ready to change the topic if it proved to be a point of pain.
