the difference between us

The stranger seemed to sink down a tad, his head lowering and his presence, while still intimidating, now seemed to be one of no possible hostility. As he approached, he would question casually. A smile blossomed on Nagendra’s lips, innocent and childish in that he’d been so easily encouraged by the slightest show of affability. ”Just exploring,” he replied, his gentle voice as fluid as the winding creeks that peeled towards the ocean. He remained where he was, still smiling and feeling faintly eager as he drew this stranger’s attention. Conversation? And with a creature as marvelous looking as this? Nagendra felt very lucky.

”And you?” he returned the question, though was still visibly fixated on the appearance of his company. He tried to keep his grin and his admiration subtle, but only partly succeeded. Perhaps he was shallow in how much he enjoyed and appreciated the surface – exteriors. Of course, that wasn’t to say he didn’t find value in intellect too! He was just… very much captivated by the things he found beautiful. He blinked then, flashing his eyes to the ground and then out to the open sea as he realized he’d probably been staring too much.