While listening to Théadan answer Risho, Navia had to wonder why he had stayed clear of the ocean in the past. She didn’t want to interrupt though, and knew she needed to be at the ready should either man need her to translate, so Navia did not comment. There were words Théadan said that Risho obviously did not know, but he understood much of what Théadan was saying overall, causing the other man to nod sagely while giving Théadan his full attention. She liked that about Risho, Navia decided. He focused on Théadan and tried to understand him despite their language barrier. It wasn’t until Théadan went on to explain how he had only read of whales and seen them in drawings that Risho seemed to struggle, his dark eyes shifting over to Navia for clarification. After glancing at Théadan and waiting for him to pause long enough for her to explain, she translated for Risho swiftly, only for him to nod all over again and gesture for Théadan to go on. The question of what types of whales they might see was one Navia was interested in hearing the answer to, but she could tell Risho was having trouble with how to answer.<br/><br/>“It hard to say in common, so<i>Sitvati </i>can help,” Risho finally answered after a moment of deliberation, offering Théadan a guilty smile as he turned his attention to Navia. As soon as he began to speak to her, telling her so many different names and locations, Navia understood while it was difficult for him. Some of the words she was even unsure how to translate into the common tongue and she was fluent. She figured that meant it was an animal indigenous to Khlurios and perhaps not found in other waters. Risho explained so much though, and soon Navia was hoping for a break in his words to try to translate some of it over to Théadan. She was a little worried she might not remember everything, but Risho was soon gesturing at Théadan and nodding, wanting her to share everything he had said so he could see what Théadan thought.<br/><br/>“So it seems whales are no strangers to Risho,” Navia started, angling between the two men so she could see both well, “He said there are some whales that prefer the colder waters of Mes’Mo’Tan and we likely won’t see those now since we’re farther south than they like to go. But there is one that we might see anywhere between here and Khlurios that is apparently quite the acrobat. It had large white fins that are long, which is what he said to watch for if we see any whales. He called it a<i>groso timi</i>or a humpback whale. Then there is one that is very rare that they only see maybe once or twice a year that is larger than this vessel. It’s supposedly good luck to see one, so it’s called a<i>musci</i>, which means blessed.” Risho nodded along as Navia spoke, but interrupted her to lean forward and emphasize, “Very<i>musci</i>whale.”<br/><br/>After nodding her agreement, Navia went on, “He said we probably won’t see any dolphins up close until after we leave Terlingua and move further south. The ones that enjoy playing with the ships live closer to the coasts. He did say we might see them swimming in large groups, but it’s unlikely.”<br/><br/>“And<i>nakuri, Sitvati</i>,” Risho reminded her, gesturing for her to go on.<br/><br/>“Yes and finally we have the one they call the devil dolphin,” Navia offered Théadan a shrug and uncertain smile, “Apparently it’s a large black dolphin that can be quite cunning and merciless with its prey. He does not see them often, but they travel in groups and have been known to take down whales far larger than they are.” She had only heard of the dolphins a could times, for she was much like Théadan and had little knowledge of the sea. She was sure there were far more whales and dolphins out in the vast blue than what Risho had listed as well, but it was more than enough to get them started and interested in spotting whales in the future.<br/><br/>“Much to see,” Risho announced confidently to Théadan, reaching out to give him a good clap on the shoulder, “Will make sure you see<i>timi</i>, my friend.”