The Cove was cooler than the Woods, and Warden would maintain that if he was asked. Like, he was used to the Woods. He lived in the Woods. But going down to the Cove had quickly become one of his most favorite things to do. He liked to watch the water, he liked to watch the fish. While it was too chilly to learn to swim, he was already looking forward to things warming up so he could do that too.
As Warden slipped onto the beach, he notices there's someone already here. Someone in his favored spot on the sand, watching the sea. She seemed to be looking at something, or looking... for something. Warden takes a moment to look at her, squinting at the... was that a mushroom in her ear? And... huh? He approaches anyway, coming to plunk down beside her. Not willing to sacrifice his curiosity for the sake of manners, the boy looks at her for a moment. "Are you glowing?" Right, well maybe that was indelicate. Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction would bring it (and Warden) back.
