Sohalia
Soh had no underwater mining experience to compare with, but her land-based attempts had been somewhat less successful than Hadama's ventures now. While the Mer had brute strength, Soh was decidedly lacking, and she'd only been able to chip away, little by little, expending far more energy than was entirely necessary for very little payoff. So when Hadama offered her the pickaxe, it was with some level of trepidation that she took it back. She turned to the wall, squared her shoulders, and took a few swings. Only a few pebbles rolled from the crack that Hadama had started, and she peeked over her shoulder sheepishly.It was far easier to talk about rubies, and she smiled as she lined up her next swing. "I was thinking of a necklace and some earrings, perhaps?" she mused, grunting slightly as she swung the pickaxe at the wall. This time, the crack widened marginally, and she grinned with triumph. "Inlaid in gold, I think. What about you?" she asked, holding the pickaxe back out for the Mer to take, should he wish to.
it's just a spark, but it's enough to keep me going
