Given the mershark's prickly pride, Hadama hadn't expected the protest that salved his own bruised ego. He paused his departure, facing Kaiden squarely once again in a posture of listening - though the ghost of a smile subtly crinkled the corners of his eyes at the declaration that he needed more practice, and he tilted his head in silent agreement.
He noted the nervous nibbling with curiosity and was even more surprised at the request that followed. There really was more to the mershark than met the eye, and Hadama let a subdued pulse of gratitude wash through the bond at the gallantly awkward offer.
It would be my pleasure, he assured the younger Mer with solemn gravity. When you are ready to choose a weapon, I would be honored to help.
He turned then, swimming back down into the coral to gently collect the glowing sea star within a softly-woven net that hung from his harness. Goodnight, Kaiden, he said with a nod of farewell before swimming off into the dark waters.
~Fin~
He noted the nervous nibbling with curiosity and was even more surprised at the request that followed. There really was more to the mershark than met the eye, and Hadama let a subdued pulse of gratitude wash through the bond at the gallantly awkward offer.
It would be my pleasure, he assured the younger Mer with solemn gravity. When you are ready to choose a weapon, I would be honored to help.
He turned then, swimming back down into the coral to gently collect the glowing sea star within a softly-woven net that hung from his harness. Goodnight, Kaiden, he said with a nod of farewell before swimming off into the dark waters.
~Fin~
