Larksong Grotto His goal in life was to be an echo

He did not seem as upbeat as he was the other day, further proving to Jhala that he was not in the brightest of moods. She stepped forward when beckoned though, sitting beside him but allowing a decent amount of personal space. She watched him curiously for a moment, her head cocked to the side, before she followed his gaze out over the lake. "Hi," she replied quietly, warm, amber gaze focused on the smooth waters. She didn't look to him anymore, her eyes remaining on the water, but spoke again in a clear voice. "Long day?" she questioned, the tips of her mouth twitching in a smile. She didn't mean to seem rude, but simply to phrase 'long day' always felt ironic for her to say.