Today it was a different islet at the northernmost point of the Kuali Isles, and the little spit of sand with its two small, stubborn palm trees had drifted a little further away from its brethren than was usual. The unusual sight of giant manta ray up from the depths, sunning itself in the shallows, would greet Maeve when she made it out that far, though the golden streaks that stitched its dark hide made it instantly recognizable as no natural beast.
It was a planned rendezvous today that brought Hadama to the Isles. No human Queen could command one of the merfolk or demand access to their City, but a friend could ask to see where one of her finned friends lived. Maeve's curiosity had been welcome and the mermanta had agreed to give her a small tour of the Underwater City. It was far more palatable with Safrin's ring than the use of a crystal harvested from one of his shape-cousins, and he was in a quietly good mood as he waited for his friend to make her way to the appointed meeting place.
It was a planned rendezvous today that brought Hadama to the Isles. No human Queen could command one of the merfolk or demand access to their City, but a friend could ask to see where one of her finned friends lived. Maeve's curiosity had been welcome and the mermanta had agreed to give her a small tour of the Underwater City. It was far more palatable with Safrin's ring than the use of a crystal harvested from one of his shape-cousins, and he was in a quietly good mood as he waited for his friend to make her way to the appointed meeting place.
