27.Feb.21, 07:32 AM
Zoremet really was an inquisitive lad but Lazerat could appreciate that. How else did you learn things and discover something new or that you loved? He’d just have to do his best not to bore the guy since sometimes questions were asked in politeness or asked and promptly forgotten by the string of others that followed. But Zelana was his little sister and if he could handle her enthusiasm, he was certain he could handle Zoremet. “I taught Zelly to swim so I apologise if that sea monster has been dragging you regularly into the water!” Lazerat laughed and patted Zoremet’s shoulder from where his arm was still slung.
“And I do like jumping from the tall bits, or the mast as sailors like to call them. Personally, the ‘high diving board’ is my preferred term. Have you ever gone jumping from a cliff into the ocean? I’ll have to take you sometime if you haven’t. It’s quite the rush and then lazing on the beach to dry off afterward is a good wind down.” Zory seemed the sort that wouldn’t panic at the edge but instead find the thrill in the risk. It was also worth keeping a note that Zoremet could be a good companion for outdoorsy things like rock climbing.
When his companion’s gaze went to the ships, Lazerat smiled at what he figured was an attempt to play it cool and not get too worked up over one specific item. “I don’t mind showing you the ship if you’re interested in it and I’d hardly say I work on them. I try to lend a hand but I’m the boss’ son so they don’t like ordering me around. I’m probably also just in their way since I’m still learning the simplest of tasks.” Some of the crew were decent men that didn’t mind an extra hand but others were clearly afraid of what would happen when he became the big boss and preferred Lazerat stayed in his tiny room and kept his hands clean.
“But if you insist, we’ll save that tour for the next time we collide. What else do I do for fun…” because honestly, going on the trade routes was kind of fun. He got to escape for a while and felt like he had more freedom within the confines of the ship than he did in the Hold. “Swimming and rock climbing would rank high on the list. Hiking as well. Like you, I enjoy being outdoors. But I do spend a lot of time in the tavern as well. Good food and drink are to be had there but you meet interesting characters and hear fascinating stories.” Until recently, thanks to A’tay, Lazerat had only ever heard about snow and ice through tales told by strangers and some of them were hard to believe. Not so much anymore!
Speaking of the tavern, Lazerat was reminded how hungry he was. “Zory, would it be too forward of me if I asked you to join me for some lunch? They do this battered fish that I bet you fall in love with.”
“And I do like jumping from the tall bits, or the mast as sailors like to call them. Personally, the ‘high diving board’ is my preferred term. Have you ever gone jumping from a cliff into the ocean? I’ll have to take you sometime if you haven’t. It’s quite the rush and then lazing on the beach to dry off afterward is a good wind down.” Zory seemed the sort that wouldn’t panic at the edge but instead find the thrill in the risk. It was also worth keeping a note that Zoremet could be a good companion for outdoorsy things like rock climbing.
When his companion’s gaze went to the ships, Lazerat smiled at what he figured was an attempt to play it cool and not get too worked up over one specific item. “I don’t mind showing you the ship if you’re interested in it and I’d hardly say I work on them. I try to lend a hand but I’m the boss’ son so they don’t like ordering me around. I’m probably also just in their way since I’m still learning the simplest of tasks.” Some of the crew were decent men that didn’t mind an extra hand but others were clearly afraid of what would happen when he became the big boss and preferred Lazerat stayed in his tiny room and kept his hands clean.
“But if you insist, we’ll save that tour for the next time we collide. What else do I do for fun…” because honestly, going on the trade routes was kind of fun. He got to escape for a while and felt like he had more freedom within the confines of the ship than he did in the Hold. “Swimming and rock climbing would rank high on the list. Hiking as well. Like you, I enjoy being outdoors. But I do spend a lot of time in the tavern as well. Good food and drink are to be had there but you meet interesting characters and hear fascinating stories.” Until recently, thanks to A’tay, Lazerat had only ever heard about snow and ice through tales told by strangers and some of them were hard to believe. Not so much anymore!
Speaking of the tavern, Lazerat was reminded how hungry he was. “Zory, would it be too forward of me if I asked you to join me for some lunch? They do this battered fish that I bet you fall in love with.”