Hadama didn't smile at P's words, but he inclined his head in gratitude at the compliment. I have enjoyed your company, he said simply and honestly. She was lively and interesting, mischievous and colorful in speech if not plumage. The mermanta was quietly pleased that he might see her again.
Although the unfortunate turn the conversation took towards mermaid magic made him worry that it wouldn't be any time soon. He frowned thoughtfully at her concern, but could only shrug one shoulder in uncertainty. I do not know if it is strong enough for that. Luring of sailors was usually done with other... assets, if only because of the distances involved.
But her concerns were valid and he nodded slowly. "I do not have that power. But I will not sing," he promised solemnly. He pushed his re-wetted hair back over his shoulders and considered her question thoughtfully now that he was allowed to stay. "We make tools, and weapons, and art, as the drylanders seem to. We work in shell, and bone, and coral. We weave cloth from seaweed, and decorate it with scales and pearls." He paused to consider his own next question.
"What are the animals like on land?"
Although the unfortunate turn the conversation took towards mermaid magic made him worry that it wouldn't be any time soon. He frowned thoughtfully at her concern, but could only shrug one shoulder in uncertainty. I do not know if it is strong enough for that. Luring of sailors was usually done with other... assets, if only because of the distances involved.
But her concerns were valid and he nodded slowly. "I do not have that power. But I will not sing," he promised solemnly. He pushed his re-wetted hair back over his shoulders and considered her question thoughtfully now that he was allowed to stay. "We make tools, and weapons, and art, as the drylanders seem to. We work in shell, and bone, and coral. We weave cloth from seaweed, and decorate it with scales and pearls." He paused to consider his own next question.
"What are the animals like on land?"
