The water so black that the darkness hummed
"Precisely the tactic I use to squirm my way out of trouble," he teases back, though with the same untroubled tone that only paints him further in the manner of a well-respected man, not the mischievous creature that the words strip him down to. The compliment is appreciated of course, but this man seems more a fan of teasing and wit than passive acceptance.
It is a curious past, one that Maru listens to eagerly even as his hand moves to summon the water up his body and refresh his skin so as not to have to slip back into the water for breathing purposes. "Brought here? Without your consent?" It's non-judgmental in tone, bit a wrinkle of thought appears between dark brows, unaware of how Outlanders are brought to this land. "At least she offers them the choice, that is an honorable thing to do. I admit I'm curious about her, though I suspect I shall never be able to meet her." Which may be a bit too big of a hint, but the man has already taught him much, Maru does not mind spilling the proverbial beans if he questions it.
It is a curious past, one that Maru listens to eagerly even as his hand moves to summon the water up his body and refresh his skin so as not to have to slip back into the water for breathing purposes. "Brought here? Without your consent?" It's non-judgmental in tone, bit a wrinkle of thought appears between dark brows, unaware of how Outlanders are brought to this land. "At least she offers them the choice, that is an honorable thing to do. I admit I'm curious about her, though I suspect I shall never be able to meet her." Which may be a bit too big of a hint, but the man has already taught him much, Maru does not mind spilling the proverbial beans if he questions it.
Maru
