Wheeling Gull Isle solitude

heda gave him a surprised look that quickly became a deep pleasure. "god has stories and plans for us. but mostly what you should know is that he talks when you're alone. and not in words. when you look at the ocean, for instance, and you feel that — odd feeling in your whole body, looking out at how vast it is: that's him."
he was in love and in admiration of their world.
the lavender beds were fallow now, save for a few stems of mummified purple. but still the entire area held the heavy scent even with the snow.