[ Talking about the sea always pained him and he longed for even just another minute with his loud and warm family. They were all so close before the cleansing and no matter what happened, he would never move past it. Ever. Forgiveness would never arrive either for those who made it happen. It never made any sense either because while sirens weren't saints, they weren't as evil as some.

Giving a nod of his head, he tried to push the memories away. ]

I - thank you, Dash. You can ask what occurred to you. [ Something about Dash made him want to share and give away some of the torment he kept locked away inside of him. ]

[ Lips twitching, he looked down at Dash's hand on his own. ] That did sound flirty but I liked it. I - would like to spend more time with you. A lot. Get to know you better.