Gabe laughed at Tolten's tone of voice. Not that he was wrong, because deserts did tend to have similarities, and yet ... there was a lot more difference once you've taken a closer look. Or lived in several different deserts. Over several different centuries.

"I imagine the ocean does break up some of the monotony," said the Archangel with a smile. "And at least you'd get cool breezes off it. Did you at least get to go sailing a little?" He could've done that just in the city harbour, at least.