Wheeling Gull Isle closer, closure, closed

could fade here?

Well...I think you do. Hummed softly as his gaze drifted to the ground. He didn't want to overstep any lines by complimenting her too much. Comforted some by the silence that would settle. He might linger for a few moments, content to admire the motherhood shown before him.

Eventually it would be his time to depart. Although he certainly would not leave without making a promise to return with more gifts soon enough.