well i grew up quick and i grew up mean

It was nearly impossible to hear her approach over the roar of the ocean, so he did not realize he has company until she speaks up. "γεια σας" he said, before realizing his mistake. "Shit. I mean hey."

He stood up and shook his fur out, then clambered gracelessly from his perch. He ambled forward with his momentum, coming to a stop before he got too far into her space. "Nah," he said in response to her question, "I'm always up now. Best time to catch the view." He jerked his nose at the stars above, shrugging noncommittally.