"A Khajiit's fur helps to keep us cool just the same as it helps with warmth, but still, you are right. I don't think Khajiit were ever meant for this place. Just make sure he doesn't eat the sand; I know he keeps trying." Ahnasha responded to Fendros before giving him a kiss on the cheek, then wading out into the water with the others. It was quite refreshing to dive under and allow the water to wash over her head. The pack could be much more relaxed now that they were in a comparatively safe area. They no longer had to be completely alert for danger at all times, which was quite helpful to reduce her overall stress. In the time since her ordeal, she had to admit that there was at least some improvement in her condition. As long as she was awake, she did not seem to flash back to her torture as she did for the first week or so after the event, at least not under normal circumstances. She did not know what would happen if she witnessed something particularly traumatic, but at least she could function without mental anguish. The night terrors were still an issue, but she felt that she could engage with others, and even feel genuinely happy at times. After all, her torture had been cut short by Fendros' cooperation. The noble had done vile things to her, but it could have been even worse by a large margin. Had he started ripping out organs or shattering bones like he did in her dreams, she could not imagine what her mind would be like now.

Once she surfaced, Ahnasha took in a deep breath of the salty ocean air. Even if she wasn't in perfect condition, she could maintain a sense of normality with her actions, and to Ahnasha, [i]appearing[/i] strong was almost as important as actually being strong. She noticed that Sabine and Ariel were somewhat away from the other, so she swam over to them. She at least appeared happy, though at this point, even Ahnasha was not sure if she was acting. "You know, there are a few things about Black Marsh I will miss, and quite a lot that I won't, the heat among them. Hopefully, you can adapt more readily than I can." She commented to Ariel. "You have a home now, a business, friends, people you care about. I know my parents would probably say you have hit success, even if it isn't perfect. Do you have any other future plans for your shop, or your life here in general?"