Blackfoot Forest The Strangest Thing

She spoke as if she meant to leave as soon as time would allow. But why strip him of this interesting company so soon?

Striding out from the deep waters, his feet found land and planted firm to support the quake of his shaking body as the water was expelled from his coat.

A quiet hum trembled in his throat, eyes dancing to again find the woman's form. You needn't go so soon, if you find this place pleasant to you. Besides... you may not find water again for some distance. It's better to enjoy it. As he clearly had.