Pāhonoa te oro

“Okay… it’s a bit more rocky than I thought,” she said, holding onto the side lightly. “They don’t mention that part in the brochure.” She tried to joke, but her tone showed a hint of discomfort. Sophie overheard and stayed quiet. She glanced briefly toward her father, then returned her focus to the boat’s systems. Below deck, she paused for a moment near the engine area. The air felt slightly warmer, and the sound was louder down there.