Stavanger Bay I barely dreamt her yesterday

Sounds good - we can have a separate thread after this one regarding the incident if we want <3

Sumac could not contain the joyous expression that blossomed on his face as the familiar figure came into view. A bubbling laugh erupted from his throat, and he gently slid off of the rocks to close the distance between them. The sand eagerly gave way, seeming to catapult him forward as he met her, extending his maw to affectionately touch her nose with his own.

"I missed you too! I wanted to see you again, and I-Oh!"

CRAP.  He realized he left his gift back on the rocks!

With a sheepish grin, he turned to her and stated quickly, "So sorry, be right back!"

Darting back to his perch on lanky legs, he scrambled back up the rocks and only allowed himself to exhale once he laid eyes on his sunset-hued prize. Thankfully, the tide was out and not of sufficient height to wash away his thoughtfully chosen present. Gingerly picking it up with his teeth, he carried the cockle shell back to where Raindrop was standing, his steps jaunty and light.

Once more, he outstretched his maw, presenting the ribbed shell, his tail waving eagerly behind him.

"I 'rought oo 'iss." he said clumsily through a mouthful of teeth and shell. Maybe I should put it down first! He placed the shell on the sand between them, "I saw the colors and thought you might like it." Would she? Would she like it?