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he took the reply as permission to approach, and came down the rise on long legs still carrying him lightly despite the weight of coat.

in his excitement he ended up having to skid to a halt a few leaps away from the seathing, and as the motion swept back his bangs the smile in his eyes could be clearly seen.

"fhoh!" he said, then realised he said nothing, and let the gull drop at his feet. 

"hello!" he tried again, just as enthusiastic. "parjon mai inchrushion, bat ai mast aesk tchu; are yeau ae mermaid?" his head inquisitively tilted to one side, smile long and eager.