Verdigris Ravine empty nester

"I get it. I've made that mistake before." The flatness of his tone surprised even himself. Now that he had nothing to do, no goals or ambitions, the reality of his depression was truly sinking in. Marcus grunted to rid the thought and shifted his position a mere inch or two. There was not much more than a twitch of his nose to offer as the woman neared the dormant giant. 

Peering up from where he lay, brows raised to accommodate the awkward angle, the loner took note of the tiny sand girl who stood so dutifully before him. So she was a leader. "I'm alright on water for now." A long pause, and then he asked, "Soooo are you going to have to stay here to watch me until I leave? Sounds like a waste of time for you, right?" He was settled, sure, but he wouldn't be against leaving if it meant not having to be babysat.