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He corroborated her belief and she made a mental note: southeast it is. Part of her wanted to bustle off right then and there. She had been away from Seabolt for many days already and was eager to locate her target and get back home. But she didn't want to be rude, especially since Phox had been so helpful with pointing her in the right direction.

"I really appreciate the tip," the youngster said. She hoped that giving him a lead on a companion animal for his daughter and getting his mind off his troubles made them square. "Are you heading back that way? I could walk you home if you like." Maybe it was a bold and overly forward offer, yet if they were going both going in the same direction, it seemed silly not to make it. "Unless you have further business on this beach, of course, in which case I'll let you go back to your brooding," she added with a good-natured grin.