Idealism sits prison while chivalry falls upon its sword
Her curiosity is as youthful and fervent as she is, and he has grown accustomed to this in the years he has raised her. "When the ocean has cooled the lava and the sediment has settled. The volcano can erupt at any time, but we are safe in our ocean. The people of Torchline are hardy, all we can do is guide them from the waters if they end up within them trying to escape." That is where he will draw the line with helping the Torchliners. Not until he knows what has happened to the Governor, how they wish to proceed, how they are reacting to the crisis. There are too many unknowns for Maru to be comfortable involving his people - his daughter - any further.
"Appearances can be deceiving, daughter. Magic is nothing to scoff at, you know this." It's a gentle reminder, one he knows he has taught her since he has his own magic that he has regularly used since she was born. "Stay away from the unstable zones, let our people assist those who need it. Do not beach yourself for conversation's sake if you insist upon meeting them." Though they are all quite muscular considering their lifestyle, she is still young and incapable of a swift retreat with her lionfish tail, unlike his own dexterous limbs. "If you wish to accompany me I will allow that. It would be considerably safer." And he could help introduce her to the ways of the mouth-breathers, start to integrate her into the deals and agreements between their people and those on land.
"Appearances can be deceiving, daughter. Magic is nothing to scoff at, you know this." It's a gentle reminder, one he knows he has taught her since he has his own magic that he has regularly used since she was born. "Stay away from the unstable zones, let our people assist those who need it. Do not beach yourself for conversation's sake if you insist upon meeting them." Though they are all quite muscular considering their lifestyle, she is still young and incapable of a swift retreat with her lionfish tail, unlike his own dexterous limbs. "If you wish to accompany me I will allow that. It would be considerably safer." And he could help introduce her to the ways of the mouth-breathers, start to integrate her into the deals and agreements between their people and those on land.
Maru
