Ocean's Breath Plateau [m] Bullet the words at the mockingbirds singing

They had always played in these waters. Seal hunt was his favorite game. Puffin, his favorite playmate. He swam in the salt water, now, eyes wide open. His sister's form was a pale, murky silhouette in darker surroundings. The kick of her legs was something he was well adept at recognizing, now. Beneath the toss of the waves, a wide grin split the young seal hunter's jaws.

His legs pumped harder, combatting the current. An especially strong wave seemed to come from underneath him — unprepared, Chagak struggled for a moment to right himself.

The water swirled strangely. His ears rang.

The boy resurfaced with a gasp to find himself alone.