"There's a beach here? With the Ocean?" Shrieky's voice is suddenly intently fascinated. He's never seen the ocean, has no strong memories of ever being there, but spending years in a body of water no more than eight feet wide meant that hearing about the sea had ignited a sense of longing inside of him that he'd doubted would ever be satisfied. "I've been trying to stay near the Inn, but I would like to see the beach."

He nods politely in response to Jae mentioning that he's been visiting a friend, and doesn't pry for more information. Right now he's still far too fixated on the idea of going to the beach to really feign interest in other people. "I don't feel too cold. Would you show me where the beach is instead?"

Yes, more swimming, that was what this day needed.