Wheeling Gull Isle And I am confident

Fading <3

Ana came up coughing and sputtering a bit, but was quickly distracted from her woes by Judah's bright, cheerful energy. She only stood and watched for a moment, catching her breath. He was good at this! Much better than her.

Then she leapt into the water to join him, this time doing a much better imitation of his movements. For a time they played like that, until both children were too tired to continue. Even then Ana did not leave her brother for some time to follow.

For a brief, shining stretch of time, she felt as if she belonged here.