Damon stood on the ship deck with Seras as they exchanged greetings with the ship's captain. The man wore a calm expression, hands folded neatly behind his back, sea wind tugging at the edges of his coat.
Seras nodded once. The man lowered his head with a reverent look, almost bowing from the waist.
"It's a pleasure to meet the legendary hero Seras Blade."
He glanced at Damon, eyes steady for a breath, then suddenly fell to his knees. The impact thudded against the wooden deck.
"Please give me your holy blessing, your Excellency."
Damon was a bit taken aback. His brows lifted, lips parting slightly, until he remembered he was actually a religious figure.
He didn't know what this was, but he was loving it.
Slowly, he stepped forward. He placed a hand on the captain's head, fingers spreading with deliberate weight, adopting a solemn expression as though carved from marble.
"You are blessed, my son. The goddess is watching us…"
