Hadama tilted his head in acknowledgment of the human's introduction and her uncertainty, both. There was certainly wisdom in being wary of large, unknown shapes this far out into the ocean, and his manta wings spread wide enough to be startling to those unfamiliar with his shift.
Ray's compliment would certainly have garnered more of a response if the pod of dead encantados hadn't floated into view and brought a pause to the introductions. The mermanta's calm expression shifted subtly as tension entered his jaw and shoulders. He swam resolutely over to examine the poor, slain creatures and then gathered his water magic to move them farther out to sea and away from Ray's boat. The lack of blood meant that sharks wouldn't be drawn to frenzy, but it was better to be safe and not take chances.
I am Hadama, he said when he returned to Ray's side. It is a pleasure to meet you, Ray. And thank you. But he didn't sound enthusiastic about her kind words. Not when his attention continued to be drawn towards the retreating pod. There has been too much death in Torchline this season...
Ray's compliment would certainly have garnered more of a response if the pod of dead encantados hadn't floated into view and brought a pause to the introductions. The mermanta's calm expression shifted subtly as tension entered his jaw and shoulders. He swam resolutely over to examine the poor, slain creatures and then gathered his water magic to move them farther out to sea and away from Ray's boat. The lack of blood meant that sharks wouldn't be drawn to frenzy, but it was better to be safe and not take chances.
I am Hadama, he said when he returned to Ray's side. It is a pleasure to meet you, Ray. And thank you. But he didn't sound enthusiastic about her kind words. Not when his attention continued to be drawn towards the retreating pod. There has been too much death in Torchline this season...
