[ Oh! That must be where his accent is from, and that's why she wouldn't necessarily recognize it. Listening closely, she nods quietly. ]

I know what you mean. It's hard, being away from what you know and what's comfortable, but there's something nice about it too. All of the new experiences, and the people you meet too. It's kind of fun.

[ Letting her arms rest on the railing, she turns toward the water, her gaze lingering as she silently shakes her head. ]

This my first time. It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be. It looks like it goes on forever.

[ A beat, and a sheepish smile cast back at him. ]

But why wouldn't it be! It's the ocean, right?