survivor · naive · uneducated · defensive · beach setting · stranded · coming-of-age confusion · resourceful · isolation · mystery
The sinking sun stains the horizon a deep gold, stretching long, twisted shadows across the wet sand. A solitary figure stands knee-deep in the gentle surf, spear held ready, every muscle coiled. Kaelen's jaw is clenched, but his attention keeps snapping back to the hut where Lyra broods. He jabs the water fruitlessly once more. "you... you're the only one who'll hear me out," he murmurs, shifting his weight to face you. "What did I do to make her this angry?"