He could hear the end of the spar in Flora's voice, and he drew himself straight once more, relaxing from the tension of the fight. Unwilling to let the sadness linger, he offered what he could by way of cheering the Doubletake up; an offer that served its purpose admirably as her laughter caught in the sunlight and reflected through the island's feral flowers, sharp enough to warn the bravest ones away from seeking its source.
"Gravity spikes," he agreed, his solemnity somewhat ruined by the twinkle in his emerald eyes and the grin that tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Or worse. How many times do you think the Ark can be chosen for a 'random' customs inspection before he begins to suspect us?" He turned and began to walk with stately grace back towards the shore, ignoring how the vegetation shrank away from his steps after seeing several of their kin pulped by his magic. It would not last; by the time he returned the lessons would have been forgotten and he would once more be considered fair prey. But for now it was simply a relief to not have to dodge importunate nibbles at his ankles as he left the jungle behind to regain the fresh sea breeze and the lap of cool water over his toes.
"Gravity spikes," he agreed, his solemnity somewhat ruined by the twinkle in his emerald eyes and the grin that tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Or worse. How many times do you think the Ark can be chosen for a 'random' customs inspection before he begins to suspect us?" He turned and began to walk with stately grace back towards the shore, ignoring how the vegetation shrank away from his steps after seeing several of their kin pulped by his magic. It would not last; by the time he returned the lessons would have been forgotten and he would once more be considered fair prey. But for now it was simply a relief to not have to dodge importunate nibbles at his ankles as he left the jungle behind to regain the fresh sea breeze and the lap of cool water over his toes.
