[ Well, since she doesn't seem to be going anywhere, she drops into a more comfortable crouched position - sitting on her heels, arms draped around her legs. She keeps her eyes trained on the sea. ]

I've heard about this one island back home. They've got like... plankton, or something? But they're bioluminescent, and when they wash up on the beach at night, it's like the beach is covered in stars.

[ a beat ]

Only seen pictures though.