Stavanger Bay Code Black

"we should!" he replied with earnest at her suggestion to go see the volcano for themselves. seeing an active one had been on his bucket list since the moment he could wander from the den, and the idea that he might actually get to cross that goal off his list was almost more exciting than his suggestion for their game.

"ever play tag?" he asked with an arch of his brow. the childhood game was one he'd play during all hours of the day, even in adulthood. without waiting for a response, he waltzed up and aimed to tap her shoulder with an inky paw before bouncing a few paces back. should she show an interest, he'd turn and bolt back towards the direction of the sea.