Thomas was pretty damn pleased by his remark, if he was honest. He didn't know if it was the right time or place and Krem's lack of reaction momentarily worried him but then Krem pulled on his hair and laughed and Thomas relaxed.

Before Krem even finished asking his question, Thomas was already moving up his body, resting his weight on the hands he braced near Krem's shoulders. He smiled down at him, smugness dancing in his eyes.

"Maybe I want to see the ocean for myself," Thomas murmured, amused. "Talking and doing are two very different things, you know."