It was easiest to meet at the farthest of the Kuali Isles, where Ray could safely anchor her ship. True, the islet might shift in the time they'd be gone, but not far enough to escape their sight completely. It was better than leaving the boat unattended on the open ocean, at least.
The mermanta swam into the shallows, sunning himself beneath the chilly Longheat light as he waited for Torchline's apothecary to arrive. It should be an illuminating trip for them both, and with luck she would be willing to travel with him a little farther than the usual gathering trip.
He didn't have to wait long, however, before he saw a boat approaching from the east and Hadama gathered his magic and sent a welcoming spray of water up, like the one that had presaged their first meeting.
The mermanta swam into the shallows, sunning himself beneath the chilly Longheat light as he waited for Torchline's apothecary to arrive. It should be an illuminating trip for them both, and with luck she would be willing to travel with him a little farther than the usual gathering trip.
He didn't have to wait long, however, before he saw a boat approaching from the east and Hadama gathered his magic and sent a welcoming spray of water up, like the one that had presaged their first meeting.
