Within The Dark Hymns Of Twilight [Emil, Bauher]

Cold sea winds accompanied a blanket of stars atop the city as the final hints of the sun's light were vanishing across the waves, the soft crashing of waves and the dull hum of dwindling conversations being the songs of the seaside. It read as a typical night for any who would be residing nearby...

"Ah, good evening Mr. Kleinmund,"

Until the sudden voice of a pleasant gentleman cut the natural ambiance. There he was in his suit, with a smaller lady with pale hair and strange black horn-like protrusions extending out the sides of her head. She held closer to his coat with their stopping, silver eyes looking upon the other man with intrigue. His attention would draw to the girl gripping his clothing, smiling,

"You can go ahead and start collecting your shells, alright? Just catching up with an acquaintance."

"Thought you were gonna watch me."

"I can see you plenty well from here, my dear. Just make sure you don't have anything the gulls would want to harass you for out of your bag."

"..Kay papa." Her neutral face looked quite a bit disgruntled by the unexpected alteration in plans, but she'd let go and skip off to the beach.

"Make sure to leave some for the children in the morning! And ensure the shell is not occupied!" He'd call after her,

"Kaaaaay."

He did say she could speak to him plainly off duty, but the manner of speech she's been picking up from other children sometimes.. Ah.

"About this time of year she enjoys collecting shells to give to her friends. She is awful adorable about it," A painted smile grew on his features; the stage was set, and this meeting was organic, "So what brings you out here? Having a rest after an eventful shift?"