Ankyra Sound no more sails

indeed, Galateia responded swiftly, her ears cupping forward as he took a step nearer. and what of you, stranger? where is it you belong? he was handsome, although undernourished. though that did not detract from his rugged attractiveness; his bright eyes were wild and unkempt, and there was an edge to him that intrigued her. she was, at present, still at ease—he had stopped before he had come too close, and for that she was grateful.