Then I will not say it, he agreed obligingly, even as his actions showed that he indeed intended to use himself as bait. It made a certain sense; he wasn't willing to risk anyone else in something he wasn't willing to do himself, and he was far more capable of defending or freeing himself if the roots turned violent.
Mmn. I have also made friends there. Melita and Maeve, Flora and Ray, even distant Evie and Lena from lands well beyond the Mer's usual waters. He was curious, but for the moment he kept his thoughts to himself, deciding on how to word them.
So far, the island does not seem dangerous... to us, at least, the King mused as they continued searching for the pocketwatch and he eased through the thickening roots with a giant manta's broad-winged strength. I think you are right.
And after a pause: How would you feel if humans were to become welcome in our City?
Mmn. I have also made friends there. Melita and Maeve, Flora and Ray, even distant Evie and Lena from lands well beyond the Mer's usual waters. He was curious, but for the moment he kept his thoughts to himself, deciding on how to word them.
So far, the island does not seem dangerous... to us, at least, the King mused as they continued searching for the pocketwatch and he eased through the thickening roots with a giant manta's broad-winged strength. I think you are right.
And after a pause: How would you feel if humans were to become welcome in our City?
