I fear no monsters, for no monsters I see.
Thal scoffed. "No. It was the Cloud Mantases." She wasn't about to admit anything to this stranger. Instead, she gestured to her crew across the water. The flick of her hands indicated that they should begin repairs on their end until she called them ashore. They were strong-willed, but not the brightest. She didn't need them unintentionally starting anything without her supervision.
As Melita began sorting, Thal glared at her back in assessment. She had to respect the woman's candor. Obviously, there was little tolerance for chat or pleasantries. That suited her fine. It just meant she could drop the niceties and get to work.
She began gathering timber that may be optimal for a ship's hull or haphazard pier. A pile started to form near her dinghy. "Just wanted to manage expectations. Wouldn't want you getting the wrong idea about us." Thal flicked her tail subtly for emphasis. With so few others around, her original trepidation was beginning to fade.
As Melita began sorting, Thal glared at her back in assessment. She had to respect the woman's candor. Obviously, there was little tolerance for chat or pleasantries. That suited her fine. It just meant she could drop the niceties and get to work.
She began gathering timber that may be optimal for a ship's hull or haphazard pier. A pile started to form near her dinghy. "Just wanted to manage expectations. Wouldn't want you getting the wrong idea about us." Thal flicked her tail subtly for emphasis. With so few others around, her original trepidation was beginning to fade.
Becaue all this time the monster has been me.
THALASSA
