Ankyra Sound the end declared from the beginning

the things she said about her home did not seem as though they belonged to a real place. at least, illidan had never heard of such a world. it was mesmerizing to know that the world was vast enough to contain such a location. she had made note that it was very far from where they stood. something in him wondered what had pulled her away from a home of that sort into their wilds. though he carried in him the means to be a dangerous vagabond, the boy had always liked the thought of remaining in a single place. it was possible that his childhood had spurred this in him.

“do you miss it?”

before he could prevent himself from asking the question, it had fallen from his mouth. the young man peered at her with an intent expression. though he might have regretted letting the inquiry slip, it didn't show on his face. instead, he appeared as though the swamp woman had garnered his entire attention.