Antonio
Sylvar appreciated seeing her so happy, enthusiastic, and so kind. Syrena reminded him much of his sister, whom he missed dearly. *He would do anything for just another moment with his sister.* That is how much he missed her. Sylvar could see she was pleased when he spoke in her native language. It came easily to him, and made sure to not become rusty. It was one of the few languages he grew up with, early in his days on the sea.

He inclined his head as she spoke, listening carefully. *The sea has been restless.* For a second or two, his expression had turned grim. That was ill news indeed, and he couldn't help but think *Who* Was contributing to the restlessness. "That is not good news at all. I presume a certain someone has been wreaking more havoc than usual?" He pushed down the bitterness, rage, and grief that threatened to surface and maintained his joyous smile once again.

The Coralbacks. Oh yes, what wonderful creatures. He smiled wider as she spoke more about it. Sylvar was glad to hear it and would love to hear more about how they were doing. He knew about the condition of Tiaris and was truly pleased it was thriving, under Syrena's care. 

"That's truly wonderful, Syrena. I would love to meet them again... Sometime." 

He did want to return to the Riable Isles but now was not the time. Especially when Iris was sending all kinds of assassins after him, to show him the consequences of *Failure.*
Wilbur
Syrena's mind stirred at the thought of the wretched pirate, he who has been ravaging her goddess' seas for years... Something about him stirred an uncharacteristic anger within the mermaid, pirates as evil as him had traversed the sea for centuries- she had seen it with her own eyes... So why was it this one angered her so? She collected herself before speaking.

"Oh I do hope you come and visit me soon, all the fish are just dying to meet you. I must admit I do tell them a lot about you."

She giggled as she spoke, raising a hand over her mouth as she did so.

She knew why her dear sailor wouldn't come to the Isles, which only made her heart hurt more. She tried her best to keep the area safe for all the creatures of the sea, if only she could protect the creatures of the land as well. If only she could protect Sylvar, although she worried- she knew he was a capable man. 

"Any adventures? I so love hearing about your earthly travels."

She spoke with an innocent wonder to her voice, a childlike curiosity about everything that was unknown to her inexperienced mind.
Antonio
Sylvar moved past the thought of his enemies and what they could possibly be doing right now. Eventually, he would have the revenge he so desperately wanted but now was not that time. For now, he wanted to focus on this lovely interaction and think of more pleasant things. If it were up to him, he would visit Tiaris whenever he could, so he could see her and be around the sea again. It was quite flattering to hear she spoke of him often. No one aside from his family and crew had cared so much. She must be protected at all costs. It was a dangerous thing to have such a close relationship, as it made him vulnerable to his enemies. For once, he didn't mind. 

"It would be an honor to meet all the fish, my lady. When the time is right, I will visit as much as possible," He said smoothly, moving to sit next to her on the rock. The moon was rising steadily in the sky, and shadows dominated the night. Sylvar kept a careful eye out because night was the most dangerous. There could be anything lurking about, especially assassins or hunters. 

It took him a moment to answer her next question, about any adventures he may have been on since it has been five months since he officially returned to land. This was where he would have to choose his words carefully because his line of work... Was very questionable. He knew he did evil things, spying, thievery, and even murder occasionally. It was almost like he was living two lives like he wore two faces. 

"Well... Nothing much exciting. You know I much prefer the sea over land. I have been doing simple jobs to make money and avoiding bounty hunters, honestly. And what have you been doing lately, my darling?"
Wilbur
Syrena clapped her hands together with glee as he told her he would visit soon. Just the idea of showing him around the beautiful underwater city made her heart soar with bliss. Once he sat beside her she smiled and rotated her body as to face him, her big blue eyes staring deep into his kind soul. 

"You must be careful Sylvar! What would I do without my jolly sailor?" She giggled as she joked with the Drow, although she was laughing she was being truthful. The idea of waiting by the shore just for him to never show up, to be... It simply terrified her. 

"Oh well I've been having a very fun time in the city, I actually found a mysterious egg that must have gotten swept away by the tides, i've been searching for her mother." She didn't look sad, just pensive as she spoke. The thought of being separated from a parent was something that she resonated with. She never did see her family again after the city sank, she can only hope they got out alright and lived a fine life without their daughter.

"I think it may be a *Leviathan* Of sorts, it's rather big! I would show you but it's quite heavy, I left it at the city" Her face now lit up with excitement. She spent most of her time tending to the creatures of the sea as it was rare that sailors attempted to sail near the sunken city, her defenses were quite impenetrable.
Antonio
Even if he didn't show it, it made him happy to see her happy. He was going to try his best to visit soon. The Drow wanted to spend time with and protect her. She meant that much. While he couldn't identify his feelings completely, they were pleasant and rare. The closest he ever felt like this was with Ekny, and she was gone. There was a fear he pushed away. He didn't want those he cared about to die. Not again.

Sylvar chuckled in reaction to her response, grinning widely. He would be careful, not wanting her to be alone. Even if it was a joke, he took it seriously. "Of course, my darling. I will do my best. I would not want you to be alone," He said, his tone gentle with a hint of seriousness there. 

"A mysterious egg? I do hope you find its mother. If it does turn out to be a leviathan, I am sure it would be a good protector for Tiaris," He said, his expression intrigued as he engaged in the conversation. A leviathan would offer good protection for her city, perhaps even against the Kraken, if big enough. Not only against other creatures but defense against pirates like Drake and his crew. "I cannot wait to meet the creature once she hatches." 

Soon, another question came to mind, curious since it had been a while since they had seen each other. 

"Have you spent much time on land?"
Wilbur
Syrena tilted her head occasionally as Sylvar spoke, as if visually digesting the words he was speaking, she truly wore her heart on her sleeve. It was an interesting contrast to Sylvar, who was a master of concealing his thoughts and emotions to blend in like a chameleon, but Syrena was a spectacle and was an open book.

"Oh yes! It would serve as a wonderful protector... Whatever it hatches into. I've never seen such an egg... It- glows. But id rather it live free with its family." Although the idea of a big adorable new pet was tempting, her kind heard knew it should be with its kind.

Syrena looked shocked as Sylvar asked his question, *On land?*. She hadn't stepped foot on land in over a century, she almost forgot she could. The ocean was so comforting to her, as if she swam with Oceania herself. She then chuckled nervously, looking at the floor in embrasement. 

"Hehe... No. I haven't swam in-" She paused, she was unsure how Sylvar would react to her age, to her past- she knew not of his relations to the gods. 

"I haven't really left the shores in awhile! I almost forgot I could."