The merman studied Evie's face and bearing thoughtfully, seeing the changes that time had wrought and finding them for the better. He gave a single, slow nod to himself of contentment for the light and life that had blossomed in the time they had been apart.
"Busy," he admitted for his own case. The question of his kingdom had him growing quiet again, however, considering both her words and his own. While it certainly wasn't taboo to ask into the affairs of the Underwater City and its court, it was still rare among natural Torchers, who tended to respect the merfolk's desire for privacy and separation from the land.
A separation that was a matter of age-old tradition and wisdom. But that - perhaps, in light of recent world-shaking events - was due for... amending.
Perhaps.
"As well as we can be, with War on the horizon," he rumbled at last, warmth fading to solemnity though his welcome remained as he pulled himself as far onto the shore as he could while keeping his lower half in the surf. "How are the Hollowed Grounds faring?" For last they'd spoken, she had claimed that region as her residence.
"Busy," he admitted for his own case. The question of his kingdom had him growing quiet again, however, considering both her words and his own. While it certainly wasn't taboo to ask into the affairs of the Underwater City and its court, it was still rare among natural Torchers, who tended to respect the merfolk's desire for privacy and separation from the land.
A separation that was a matter of age-old tradition and wisdom. But that - perhaps, in light of recent world-shaking events - was due for... amending.
Perhaps.
"As well as we can be, with War on the horizon," he rumbled at last, warmth fading to solemnity though his welcome remained as he pulled himself as far onto the shore as he could while keeping his lower half in the surf. "How are the Hollowed Grounds faring?" For last they'd spoken, she had claimed that region as her residence.
