Ocean's Breath Plateau that ache in your shoulders

one corner of his mouth lifted in an amused smile, and he shrugged, chuckling slightly. not altogether incorrect, govinda responded, able to concede that much. i am troubled, yes. . .but not in the way you might have thought. no, i'm looking for a friend. the smile faded, then, as he glanced back toward the trees. i haven't seen her in some time.

the man blinked gently at the other. i appreciate your concern, though, he added. my name is govinda. are you new to these parts? if he was a traveler, he might have seen izel on his way in--or could see her on the way out. either way, the prospect was heartening, and his ears perked up in anticipation of the reply.