"You are a long way from your home," she says gently. There's something almost maternal about her, but her body language is slow and relaxed, almost lethargic. "My name is Gerlinde. Some call me Sister Gerlinde, because I'm a priestess of the Deepmother."

The water isn't as cold as it is deep down in the ocean, but it's pleasantly cool enough. Gerlinde sinks deeper down to make space for him, leaving just her neck and head above the surface. "How did you get here? I awoke in this little cavern."