[ The shift in attitude seemed almost night and day, which he should have probably focused on more but the happiness overtook any common sense. Being pushed aside hurt him, okay! So getting almost accepted meant everything to him.

Nodding his head, he offered a shy smile. ]

Nope, neither of us can die. You'll have the water fill you soon. I mean from the selkie bond. I can teach you how to use it.

[ A pause. ]

I'm not sure what I'll get from you.