Hadama tilted his head in confirmation, the relaxation of the corners of his mouth hinting at a smile. "Indeed." It was a magic he had been so very long without that to have it now brought a sense of quiet pride and accomplishment, especially when he could share the fruits of his labors with others.
But the burger left him quite literally speechless as he tasted flavors that were completely alien to the undersea world. Rich and warm but still salty, with a savory melt-in-his-mouth texture that the merman could see becoming addictive far too easily.
Not that it stopped him from finishing every bite and then neatly licking the juices from his fingers as he considered Evie's situation. How strange, to think that some humans only learned to swim once they were adults. "Melita is a strong swimmer," he rumbled, tilting his head in acknowledgment of the young hellion's strength. There was a definite sparkle of fondness in his green eyes at her name, as well; the young woman was his first human friend but not, he hoped, his last - given present company. "But I do not know of her teaching skills. Hmm. You would be safe practicing with me. I cannot teach the human way of swimming, but you would not drown. The Miana Pool..." He offered his suggestion and his company, and showed Evie the ring he had received from Safrin that allowed those nearby to breathe safely underwater.
They spoke of food and tides and the cautions of currents and, in time their conversation trailed off to a comfortable silence until it was time for them to part ways once more.
But not without a promise to see each other again, and soon.
~Fin~
But the burger left him quite literally speechless as he tasted flavors that were completely alien to the undersea world. Rich and warm but still salty, with a savory melt-in-his-mouth texture that the merman could see becoming addictive far too easily.
Not that it stopped him from finishing every bite and then neatly licking the juices from his fingers as he considered Evie's situation. How strange, to think that some humans only learned to swim once they were adults. "Melita is a strong swimmer," he rumbled, tilting his head in acknowledgment of the young hellion's strength. There was a definite sparkle of fondness in his green eyes at her name, as well; the young woman was his first human friend but not, he hoped, his last - given present company. "But I do not know of her teaching skills. Hmm. You would be safe practicing with me. I cannot teach the human way of swimming, but you would not drown. The Miana Pool..." He offered his suggestion and his company, and showed Evie the ring he had received from Safrin that allowed those nearby to breathe safely underwater.
They spoke of food and tides and the cautions of currents and, in time their conversation trailed off to a comfortable silence until it was time for them to part ways once more.
But not without a promise to see each other again, and soon.
~Fin~
