Iktome Plains resurgence

please let @Iseul post first, then aw!

To the coast they went, albeit on a longer route than anticipated, Matteo leading the way under Iseul's dutiful direction. Stepping foot outside the Isle for the first time should've been nothing but exciting, but the boy couldn't help the deep sadness that never seemed to leave his chest. Nevertheless, he had put on a brave face for Iseul as the two left the treeline behind and ventured into open moors.

The air seemed different here, fresh and blustery with a tinge of salt, a far cry from their inland home. Stubby grasses had replaced towering trees - even the birds seemed different! And so loud! The boy shook his head irritably and tried to distract himself from their screaming by the view that lay beyond. Water stretched as far as his eyes could see, glinting beautifully in the weak autumn sun. It was definitely the biggest river he'd ever seen, except- was that-? "Iseul! Look!" The ocean! Turning towards her with bright eyes, "do ya think we can swim 'cross it?"