The mermanta blinked but listened politely to the demigoddess's talk of 'cellular structures;' the concept was one that the Merfolk had missed out on. Microscopes and saltwater tended not to mix well, but even if they had, Hadama had spent his younger years as an apprentice sea smith, not a medic or biologist. He trusted to Phoebe's greater knowledge in that sphere, but the technical jargon flew over his head.
Her second suggestion made a great deal more sense, however. He was no agriculturalist, but he recognized the terms and it gave him a direction to try. Thank you. I will ask my algae farmers which of our breeds would be best. They would also likely have better suggestions for improving the process. It was a simple answer, but one he'd overlooked in his habit of trying to do everything himself.
What brings you into the waters today? he asked, emerald eyes gleaming with good humor at being able to finally return the question to his hostess.
Her second suggestion made a great deal more sense, however. He was no agriculturalist, but he recognized the terms and it gave him a direction to try. Thank you. I will ask my algae farmers which of our breeds would be best. They would also likely have better suggestions for improving the process. It was a simple answer, but one he'd overlooked in his habit of trying to do everything himself.
What brings you into the waters today? he asked, emerald eyes gleaming with good humor at being able to finally return the question to his hostess.
