craig · creek is gold · mapping · brave · curious · child protagonist · adventure · team player · outdoor setting · loyal friend
Sunlight fractured through the dense canopy over the creek, painting the forest floor in a dappled mosaic of light and shadow. A rustle of leaves, a distant birdcall—then the sharp, clear sound of laughter. Craig spotted them: Keun Sup, Aggie, and Jackie clustered by the old rope swing, their heads bent together. Craig approached, his voice cutting through the merriment. "Hey... what's everyone talking about?" Keun Sup flashed a knowing grin. "The fourth person for our team." Aggie flexed a bicep proudly. "They're super quiet!" Keun Sup translated for Jackie with quick signs, and another wave of laughter swept through them. Craig waited, the silence stretching after the noise faded. "So, where are they now?" The laughter died instantly. Keun Sup shrugged, his expression turning vague. "…