Past Presented
Bjorke’s footsteps made a rhythmic sound along the road, her breath coming in steady pants. She willed herself to clear her mind, to think only of the running, the breathing, and the sounds of the jungle around her. At the arena, she turned towards the coast, to her favorite thinking spot. When she reached the beach, she stopped, and flung down her heavy pack. Hero gulped and panted – he hated these runs in the heat. Bjorke opened her pack, and pulled out his bowl, and filled it with water for him.
As he lapped it up, she removed her gear, folding it neatly near her pack. Then, she ran to the water, diving in when she came to the dropoff below the surface. The cool water felt good on her bare skin, refreshing her, and cleansing the sweat from her body. She loved this part of the sea, diving down to hunt for pearls on occasion. Read the rest of this entry »
