Stavanger Bay Code Black

Stepping away from the hole he had dug in pursuit of the crab, she edged closer to the water. Partly because she wanted to dig and see if she had any luck in turning up clams or possibly oysters. Those were far easier and safer targets for a snack. That is, if you didn't mind their slimy texture.

She also wanted to feel the water again...just a little bit. "A volcano...no, I haven't actually seen one." Her severe features softened into the barest of smiles. "But I do know of one nearby. It actually erupted, not long ago. We could see the plumes of smoke from my home." Her eyes fell and she considered his words. She wanted to say that the only good memory she wanted to make here on a beach like this, would be ripping her brothers throat out. "I don't know...it's been so long. And...I find I like the shade and earth of the forests, better than this. It feels so...open here." But he had specifically said 'we' and Tzila had picked up on that. So she asked. "What...would you suggest?"