Blackwater Islands surreal

coraline swam steadily, so focused that her other brother's presence caught her by surprise when the sound of his approach alerted her to his presence.

loko, she acknowledged him, swallowing the shame she felt at having been followed without realizing it. she paused for a moment to glance at him, wondering if he knew anything about this, and decided against asking. she didn't want to know. if she didn't know, she couldn't feel left out.

instead she continued to move through the water, intent on getting close enough to hear whatever words were being exchanged.