"Thank you."

Ming stood, taking her drink and moving to stand before the large window that looked out over the ocean.

"I don't think I could truly ever live far from the sea." She turned a warm smile to Seth. "You and I have that in common. There's something about it..." She sipped her drink and watched the waves, taking in the peace they brought her. It, at least, was always there.

"Sometimes I think I have more in common with the sea than any person."