Wheeling Gull Isle I've got crabs

Ava does as instructed and chomps at the creature. Judah is overcome with pride- this is a breakthrough! She’s getting it! He’s actually managed to teach her something!

But then she is quick to turn away! She doesn’t want to play with him!

He blinks in utter confusion. He is used to being coddled by his siblings, not rejected, and he doesn’t know how to handle this sudden sinking sensation- except defensively.

“FINE. BE THAT WAY! SEE WHAT I CARE!” He sneers, poking his tongue out at Ava and quickly retreating up a bluff before it could snatched away by a crab. He stakes his claim, curling up in a low patch of beach grass, pretending not to care one bit about Ava anymore.

But through the reeds he continues to watch after her- just in case she ends up needing his help.