"I'm glad it can help provide comfort, even so far from home," he tells her with a smile, trying not to think of how lovely she looks against the backdrop of the beach. She looks like she is herself a part of nature, even in her cargo pants. He can't help but find the smudges of clay across her outfit endearing.

"I'll have to come by and check out your store some time," he says. "I'd love to have some decorations for my classroom."