@scngbard asked: ❛ i just thought you’d like some company. ❜ (for Alberto!)
“ hey, raine. ” alberto’s voice was quiet as he heard them, lifting his head upwards to peer at them, squinting slightly in the sun. he considered their words for a long moment, before he shrugged his shoulders and gestured for them to sit down beside him if they so wished. he wasn’t against having the company.. quite often, he liked it, and he only tended to isolate if he was feeling particularly low.
“ sure, if you want. ” there was a distinct lack of energy in his words, which, to anyone who knew the young sea monster, would be seen as unusual. however, he didn’t seem sad, per say.. just.. thoughtful, pensive, almost. he sat on the edge of the docks, feet dangling above the ocean, gazing down at the water, before he let out a long sigh.
“ what are you even doing down by the docks, anyway? ” he asked suddenly, resting his palms on the stone behind him, leaning backwards. “ what time is it? did you close the shop already? ” how long had he even been sat out here? he’d.. sort of lost track, in all honesty.