Though he kept a stoic face, Hadama was not entirely immune to Sohalia's admiration. The merman inclined his head in acknowledgment of her praise, a quiet pride adding a softness to his serene features. He would have been happy to answer her questions had she asked them, but her offer was met with a thoughtful look from the tall King before he knelt a little unsteadily and took his time selecting two of the smallest stones for himself.
Straightening with a look of concentration for managing two separate limbs with knee joints as part of the process, he tucked the pieces into one of his pouches. The largest of the rubies remained on the ground - more than enough to make earrings and a pendant from. "It would not have mattered without your guidance," he rumbled, giving the human a careful half-bow. "The rest are yours. With my thanks."
Straightening with a look of concentration for managing two separate limbs with knee joints as part of the process, he tucked the pieces into one of his pouches. The largest of the rubies remained on the ground - more than enough to make earrings and a pendant from. "It would not have mattered without your guidance," he rumbled, giving the human a careful half-bow. "The rest are yours. With my thanks."
