you'll breathe easier just knowing that the worst is all behind you
& the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land
& the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land
You do indeed take the bag, valiant and chivalrous creature that you are, slinging it over your shoulder with a muted grunt. When you look up again it's to see her darting away, a regular sea nymph (or siren, really, where you're concerned), as comfortable in the pool as if she's been born there. It leaves a crooked, vulnerable smile on your face, one you shake off a second too late as she turns those dazzling eyes back your way.
"Nah, this is work". You're much less spry and spritely as you trudge off in her wake, extending the bag again for her to deposit the starlit stones. "Hard, gruellin' council work. Back breakin'. Hungry?" From your pocket emerges a very nice length of jerky, which you proceed to unwrap and extend towards her.
A bold move, considering the circling Hels- one of whom wastes no time in diving down, claws extended, a triumphant shriek piercing the lovely starry night as it narrows in on the salted meat.
"Nah, this is work". You're much less spry and spritely as you trudge off in her wake, extending the bag again for her to deposit the starlit stones. "Hard, gruellin' council work. Back breakin'. Hungry?" From your pocket emerges a very nice length of jerky, which you proceed to unwrap and extend towards her.
A bold move, considering the circling Hels- one of whom wastes no time in diving down, claws extended, a triumphant shriek piercing the lovely starry night as it narrows in on the salted meat.
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