Ocean's Breath Plateau times could be much worse

I have nothing for you, said he. Starbuck's mouth opened in a soft o-shape, for she thought she understood. That is fine. I ask nothing of you, she said. If you wish for me to leave, but say the word and I shall be gone. But if you will, I want to help you. Even if the hurt was not physical, she thought a few gentle words and a listening ear could still do much for a troubled heart and mind.

She followed his gaze across the plateau to the ocean, a mere dark ribbon in the deep. That is wise, she said. The sea is a ravenous beast. The unwary are at her will, and her will is most never mercy. But there is beauty to it as well, do you not think? She blinked, then strode up beside him, caution in her every step. Come, perhaps if we leave the sea and instead look upon the sprawling earth...? she trailed off, unsure of what the outcome would be. Perhaps he would feel better?