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
The indignity. You're up on your feet, shaking your fist at the bird and throwing rocks as it cackles and flies away, not really wanting to hurt it but still keen on making your aggravation known. Fucker. Fucking bird. Fucking moment-ruining-shit-taking-flying-like-a-coward bird.
When it's no longer possible for you to even dream of hitting your assailant you at last turn back to Vai, who has dutifully collected the last of the pebbles (one hopes) and now suggests you need a shower, which is, unfortunately, true. Ruefully you reach up to touch your hair, lips puckering as you confirm that, yup, still wet with guano. Only one thing to do for it, far as you're concerned.
Carefully you remove your jacket and then unbutton your shirt, passing both to Vai with a "Hold these." Then you march out towards where the water's a little deeper, stopping when it comes up to your mid-calf and leaning forward to dunk your head under a small wave, emerging like a mermaid about to sing about joining someone's world.
That or a manatee attempting to gracefully breach.
When it's no longer possible for you to even dream of hitting your assailant you at last turn back to Vai, who has dutifully collected the last of the pebbles (one hopes) and now suggests you need a shower, which is, unfortunately, true. Ruefully you reach up to touch your hair, lips puckering as you confirm that, yup, still wet with guano. Only one thing to do for it, far as you're concerned.
Carefully you remove your jacket and then unbutton your shirt, passing both to Vai with a "Hold these." Then you march out towards where the water's a little deeper, stopping when it comes up to your mid-calf and leaning forward to dunk your head under a small wave, emerging like a mermaid about to sing about joining someone's world.
That or a manatee attempting to gracefully breach.
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