25.Feb.21, 12:44 PM
Zoremet, right! Lazerat nodded at the name as it clicked firmly into place and smiled at the list of nicknames he could use as well. It reminded him of the way his sister always made friends by giving her name and then insisting they forget it and use a nickname. He figured he could follow suit with his reintroduction in case Zoremet had struggled with his name as well. “I’m Lazerat but feel free to call me Laz or even Lazzie if you like.”
And then Zoremet was off and running with questions and just talking. It would have been overwhelming if he hadn’t grown up with a little sister that also couldn’t stay quiet for more than a handful of minutes at a time. Lazerat didn’t mind, however, and found it somewhat charming. “I wouldn’t really say I sail—more than I’m on a ship that others are doing most of the work on. I lend a hand where I can and I will certainly bore you if I go into details about the running of a ship. And we don’t get lost because there are far smarter people than me aboard and navigating.” He wanted to believe he could navigate them but once they were out in more open water without landmarks, Lazerat had a sinking suspicion he’d get turned around and discover a new island and have to live there forever.
“I’m not busy at the moment and if you don’t mind the fact that I haven’t bathed in three days and also smell like the ocean, I’d be glad for your company. I can show you around while answering some more of your questions.” Lazerat turned so he was beside Zoremet and slung an arm around the blonde’s shoulders in a companionable embrace as they started walking. “Maybe I’ll even show you one of our vessels.”
And then Zoremet was off and running with questions and just talking. It would have been overwhelming if he hadn’t grown up with a little sister that also couldn’t stay quiet for more than a handful of minutes at a time. Lazerat didn’t mind, however, and found it somewhat charming. “I wouldn’t really say I sail—more than I’m on a ship that others are doing most of the work on. I lend a hand where I can and I will certainly bore you if I go into details about the running of a ship. And we don’t get lost because there are far smarter people than me aboard and navigating.” He wanted to believe he could navigate them but once they were out in more open water without landmarks, Lazerat had a sinking suspicion he’d get turned around and discover a new island and have to live there forever.
“I’m not busy at the moment and if you don’t mind the fact that I haven’t bathed in three days and also smell like the ocean, I’d be glad for your company. I can show you around while answering some more of your questions.” Lazerat turned so he was beside Zoremet and slung an arm around the blonde’s shoulders in a companionable embrace as they started walking. “Maybe I’ll even show you one of our vessels.”