"Then we are in agreement." He did not let his relief show in his voice, but at least one among them might sense that the mermanta was not particularly heartbroken to remain on the beach. Though he had worked hard with Ronin and Noah to make the lighthouse sparkle, inside and out, he doubted he would ever be truly fond of the human invention of stairs. He inclined his head in agreement with Calypso's gesture towards the stars, that hint of a smile crinkling the corners of his eyes at her playfulness. Nova's contribution to the conversation did nothing to dim the quiet pleasure of his emotions at having Safrin's daughters participate so wholeheartedly in the enterprise, and even Jack's sharp edges seemed to be tucked into hiding for the evening.
It made for a pleasant outing on their goddess's island, and Hadama moved a little ways away from the others to give them privacy if they wished it as he placed his own offerings of crystal and cut glass amid the glittering stones and night-blooming flowers near the tower's base.
Settling into quiet prayer, it was a short while before he rose again and nodded to the gathered Torchers who had participated in the task for their region. "Thank you," he rumbled warmly. "Your help is appreciated. I will be honored to assist with any quests you have from Safrin. You need only ask." It was the least he could do, both for his goddess's favored, and to repay the good deed they had done today.
It made for a pleasant outing on their goddess's island, and Hadama moved a little ways away from the others to give them privacy if they wished it as he placed his own offerings of crystal and cut glass amid the glittering stones and night-blooming flowers near the tower's base.
Settling into quiet prayer, it was a short while before he rose again and nodded to the gathered Torchers who had participated in the task for their region. "Thank you," he rumbled warmly. "Your help is appreciated. I will be honored to assist with any quests you have from Safrin. You need only ask." It was the least he could do, both for his goddess's favored, and to repay the good deed they had done today.
