Gyrfalcon's Keep There's an albatross around your neck

A chuckle of amusement came from behind, though he ignored it until he had finished eating. Spinning round slowly, he found Anita, watching him. He gave her a friendly smile in return, continuing to lick the remains of his meal from his chops. He gave the sea a sidelong glance before responding. "Oh yeah, it's gorgeous out there. Do you think it ever ends?"

What a stupid question, he chided himself, mentally rolling his eyes. Of course it ends eventually, you idiot. It has to, right? He recovered gracefully from his geography faux pas, adding, "I'm sure it ends somewhere, sure, but. . .where?"

He sounded like a complete fool. Pretty women usually brought that side out in him. He turned his head to look full on at the ocean, keeping his mouth shut until Anita decided to respond. It was a lovely day out here, truly. Summer agreed with Teekon, and the fresh, salty smell of the sea brought him renewed energy.