“May I call you Maria?”
She shrugged. “Sure. Wait… what does it mean?”
“Someone from the sea.”
She frowned because he was not making any sense. “I did not come from the sea. You found me in the river.”
He shrugs. “All the rivers flow to the sea… and they go back in a never-ending cycle.”
She chuckled, amused at his odd way of thinking. “Very well, my name is Maria. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Elias.”
He grinned and handed her the dress he was holding. “This was my sister’s. She moved away when she got married but left some of her stuff. It should fit you. And uh… if you’re hungry I’ve got food ready in five minutes.” He stared at her hungrily, almost as if she were good enough to eat.
“Thank you,” she murmured, giving him a pointed look.
He blushed like a school boy caught
