Stavanger Bay we are all just stars that have people names

as he drew alongside her, deirdre was watchful. but first he asked her a question, and it was a very simple one; to it, she nodded. in lakes and oceans alike could she swim, as her father had taught her the ways of the water and to not be lost at sea the moment it would not immediately carry her away or overwhelm her. she did not swim when the surf was tumultuous, as she had been taught to steer clear of the waters then; the sea was as merciless as she was kind, as adept at killing as she was healing.

deirdre did love the ocean, but not as she loved the forest. she was a maiden of the wood, and her element was earth. emaleth might be more suited for this, but deirdre would learn this thing nonetheless for the sake of her family. she quite enjoyed this man and his company, and would aim to please him this day as she aimed to please all she adored. she wished to make him, and all others, happy.