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With her silky orange hair bouncing as she walked, her curious amber eyes leading the way, Elma strolled from one drill hole to the next, talking to the engineers on site, asking questions and being asked questions. She was pleased with her findings so far. Ishaq had also proved to be very helpful at her side.

At the moment, he was standing a metre away from her with some of the marine engineers, looking at the map he'd brought with him. Elma's eyes glowed with warmth as she watched him engage the men. Her legs began to pull her in his direction long before Ishaq raised his head and turned to meet her eyes.

"Come. There is something I want you to see."

He turned his attention back to what he was doing. Elma soon caught up with the group.

"What is it?" She pushed her hair back behind her ears and peered at the unfolded coloured map, as did the men around him.