already there, leaning against the railing and looking across to the palace island, as well as to the mermaid now and again. He wished tourists would realise they're not allowed to step off the platform to the

rocks under the statue.

noticed him when she got there. She decided to sneak up behind him and wrap her arms around his waist.

jumped a bit at that but smiled when he realised who it was. "Hej. Nice sneak attack."