Evan swept in a low bow playfully. "For a lovely damsel, anything."
With a smile of relief, Evan gave her a slight nod as Selena was properly preoccupied. "Lara, lovely name. Oh think nothing of it, I'm just glad we were along. I imagine it's very difficult to- maneuver. May I ask, what's a nice woman like yourself doing all alone?"
Selena only heard the part about the dolphins being far away. "I know. Daddy's gonna take me to see 'em after we visit Gramma and Granpa." She giggled and said, "I know silly! Daddy told me all about them!"
"Yes, did you know that one washed up just a bit ago?" Evan said playfully, "She looked a bit like you...same hair, same eyes. She could do magic with water, even talk to the fish." He had no idea just how close to home he was, and winked teasingly.
"Are you a mermaid?!" Selena asked with wide eyes, the scrunched her nose. "Nooo, you don't have a tail!"