Ocean's Breath Plateau samsara

his eyes were mournfully humorous as he stared at her, absorbing the meaning. great man. far from it. "you flatter me," govinda responded, the laughter gone from his voice. "i have. . .done terrible things. and have paid for it." he coughed again, wheezing a bit. "govinda," he said, noting that it was the first time he'd said it aloud. it felt alien on his tongue. . .but also refreshing. a new beginning.

"the sea is beautiful--but cruel," the (not-so great) man murmured, following her gaze toward the waves. he glanced at her, taking in her gaze again--that deep, dark blue of the ocean. peaceful death. "you must be a woman of the sea, to have survived it."