Roen took up the offered fruit, silently admiring the Roegadyn’s dexterity with the orange, despite his large fingers. She peeled off a piece and popped it in her mouth and shrugged.
“It seems neither you nor your captain is used to random generosity. You do not owe me any recompense, Mister Traggblansyn.†She rolled her shoulders as she glanced at the book on the cot. “And I know the bells can drag on in here. I just thought to bring whatever may distract you from the walls a bit.â€
She peeled another piece of the orange and savored its taste between her lips before she gave Daegsatz a sidelong glance, one that lit up, delighted, when an idea came to her. “Although if you do want to repay me in kind…†she began, her words buoyant with curiosity. “You can tell me a little more about yourself and Mister Lazarov. Both of you have told me the same thing. I know that I know you not at all well. But…I wish to.â€
Roen peeled off a pith from a piece of the orange, her gaze going to it. “If he and I are going to be working together, I would know the man a bit more through his First Mate’s eyes.†She glanced back at the Roegadyn. “And the man he considers family.â€
“It seems neither you nor your captain is used to random generosity. You do not owe me any recompense, Mister Traggblansyn.†She rolled her shoulders as she glanced at the book on the cot. “And I know the bells can drag on in here. I just thought to bring whatever may distract you from the walls a bit.â€
She peeled another piece of the orange and savored its taste between her lips before she gave Daegsatz a sidelong glance, one that lit up, delighted, when an idea came to her. “Although if you do want to repay me in kind…†she began, her words buoyant with curiosity. “You can tell me a little more about yourself and Mister Lazarov. Both of you have told me the same thing. I know that I know you not at all well. But…I wish to.â€
Roen peeled off a pith from a piece of the orange, her gaze going to it. “If he and I are going to be working together, I would know the man a bit more through his First Mate’s eyes.†She glanced back at the Roegadyn. “And the man he considers family.â€
