Ocean's Breath Plateau cousin-second

the stars glittered above a dark sea.
chakliux chewed the salty flesh of a plucked gull and glanced toward @Tullik. he had asked her outside the lodge and down the pathway somewhat, away from ears.
"i want to make marina a second wife."
this, acceptance of tullik as first now, and his marriage to nasamik dissolved.
his heart ached.
"it is faster than i meant things to be." not desire. not lust, but protectiveness drove his decision. "it is your choice whether or not she lives in your lodge. she has her own and can return."
he had failed. his eyes were open, stark. "i mean to leave again, to hunt the monster a second time."
the food was suddenly mud in his mouth.