Stavanger Bay I took his hand, we stood back, and watched the banks turn red.

It was maybe foolish of her to think he would be, and as he said no, she wondered how she appeared.  She'd showed up at a strange doorstep and immediately given this man the third degree.  Ah well, if he intended to lay a claim on this coast, he should probably become accustomed to a bit of crazy.

I hope your brother has fairer sailing than we did.  There was a bear that came and scattered us.  I doubt it is still around, but you may want to keep an eye out.  She'd not seen a trace of it since.  With this advice and well wishing, though, she dropped the accusatory intensity, and relaxed.  If he hadn't heard of Rusalka, and as a pack with enemies, she should probably attempt to make a better impression.