Like some child possessed, the beast howls in my veins
Value and comfort in the steadiness of the ocean, in the way everything orchestrated well – no broken, tattered relationships, no family drama. Her hands loaded the cannons and gave the armaments a steady pat in assurance, before moving along, one to the next, embracing the same footfalls in evident steadfastness, eager and content to please for the moment.
The next round of orders moved forward, and she was grateful when Milo accepted the crow’s nest notion. Last time she’d taken to it on a challenge, and been left hanging along for all her troubles; nodding her assent.
So Melita angled herself to the sails, clattering in and amongst fellow crew, determined, and stalwart, eyes to the horizon.
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Melita takes the sails!
The next round of orders moved forward, and she was grateful when Milo accepted the crow’s nest notion. Last time she’d taken to it on a challenge, and been left hanging along for all her troubles; nodding her assent.
So Melita angled herself to the sails, clattering in and amongst fellow crew, determined, and stalwart, eyes to the horizon.
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Melita takes the sails!
Melita
