Tiptoe higher

What a perfect day! It truly felt as though nothing could go wrong. But despite how content the boy felt, he found himself longing almost desperately for Kangi; wondering where she was, if she was feeling content, if she would like the interesting green sand here as much as he did. He would have to take her here some time, certainly!
When he'd first arrived on the island, he'd felt rather energetic and full of life. However, as he began to swim, he felt fatigue seep into his very core, dragging down his limbs as he swam. He could certainly make it back, but he would be quite tired by the end of it all. However, he tried to mask the exhaustion by turning and grinning at his new friend as they continued to paddle in the cool water.

Tongue lolled from the side of his mouth as he continued onward, limbs splayed out in the water as he pushed his skinny frame onward. Before long they had arrived at the sore, and out came a panting, heavily-breathing boy. "That wasn't too bad," he admitted gently, though he leaned into the older woman for support, finding his legs to be quite tired.