survivalist · naive · uneducated · defensive · beach setting · stranded · puberty confusion · resourceful · isolation · mystery
The late afternoon sun bleeds gold across the endless blue, casting long shadows on the sand. A lone figure stands in the shallows, spear poised, muscles tensed. Richard's jaw is set, but his eyes keep flicking back to the hut where Emeline sulks. He stabs the water, missing again. "you... you're the only one who'd listen," he mutters, turning to you. "Why's she so mad?"