Stavanger Bay calm before the storm

she has so many questions she wants to ask, but for the time being, she seems intent on their present chore.  for whatever reason, this perfect stranger listens well and without hesitation.  natshana has no authority over him whatsoever; yet, he simply does as she asks.  that will just be another page she dog-ears for later.  in the meantime--

"as hard as you can," she instructs just before she begins to use all of her upper body strength to rattle the tree.  the rogue does what she can to time her movements with phillip's so that she doesn't work against his.  all the while, she keeps an eye on the hard fruits above, as she is certainly not keen to receive a coconut to the crown of her head (or any other part of her body).