Silver Creek out for a paddle

tyvm for the thread!

The water proved an easy bit of symbolism at the moment — Heston submerged in Silver Creek's history, Shreya soaking up the new boy's personality. And, like the water on their coats, their meeting would linger for a while.

This was a good time to head out of the river and dry off, and Shreya returned the smile with earnestness (she never returned a smile without it). His summary was apt, and the new friendship was a welcome one. I'll see you in our ranks soon, Heston, she hoped warmly, and, with that, waded out onto dry land, had a good old shake, and was on her creaky way.