Ocean's Breath Plateau the space between lives

there she was--and scolding, too. he gave her a weak smile, settling back on his haunches nonetheless. "restless," he countered gently, sighing through his nostrils. he looked out to the sea, so close yet so far. he could taste the salt on his tongue, but were he to submerge himself. . .

"how are you?" govinda asked, not knowing what else to say. he knew little about her, after all. she was merely the stern, strong woman that had pulled him from the abyss. you know--no big deal. but there had to be a story behind it all, right?

there had to be a reason why they were here together, now.