Ocean's Breath Plateau restless

His question was one she had expected, but one she was forced to shake her head to.

She has not, the starwoman replied.

I know what it is like to be young and lose a parent. It was true that her case had been different: her own father had been taken to the island of the dancing lights. Still, the absence was felt either way, and the absence made hurt well in her heart for many months following. The hurt in Raiyuk's heart was no doubt different from what she had experienced.

Do you like it here, by the sea? she asked.