Though they had little enough to fear from the dark in Torchline, neither of them could see in it so it was still easier to begin the journey back to the shore while it was still daylight in the world above to navigate by.
Seeing her indication of direction, Hadama nodded--
And then flashed her grin that was a brief white crescent against his dark skin. That was all the warning she would receive before a sudden current welled up from beneath and gave their swimming a boost towards the surface. He was careful to remain within ten feet of her regardless of who was in the lead as they left a trail of scattering stars and swirling nebulae in their wake.
When they broke the surface the sun was well to the west and a chill breeze with that lingering hint of Deepfrost cooled the surface of the water. Hadama tilted his head at his friend in invitation, emerald eyes sparkling as he waited to hear what she had to say about their adventures.
Seeing her indication of direction, Hadama nodded--
And then flashed her grin that was a brief white crescent against his dark skin. That was all the warning she would receive before a sudden current welled up from beneath and gave their swimming a boost towards the surface. He was careful to remain within ten feet of her regardless of who was in the lead as they left a trail of scattering stars and swirling nebulae in their wake.
When they broke the surface the sun was well to the west and a chill breeze with that lingering hint of Deepfrost cooled the surface of the water. Hadama tilted his head at his friend in invitation, emerald eyes sparkling as he waited to hear what she had to say about their adventures.
