Shallow Waters

Ricin seems to have startled the purple and black lady that sits, crying. He hesitates for a moment, the blue pup uncertain if he should intrude. The sadness he feels for her, pushes him forward and the that she chuckles and says she is fine leads the boy to believe that she is anything but. He sits near her, eyes on her face and not the sea life around them. When she looks into the waters and asks about being here to watch, Ricin shrugs his shoulders and says, “I didn’t know this place existed! I’ve never seen water like this. Hey, are those manatees?” Pointing a large paw toward a dolphin that peaks its head out the water, Ricin adds, “I’ve never seen ‘em before. Manatees or dolphins. Are they nice?” Quirking a brow at the sad woman, he waits to see what she says.

The swaying seaweed pulls his attention back down to the water as crimson eyes watch the way the water lazily pulls the seaweed back and forth. Fish and creatures unknown to the pup swim through and around the green stuff, bubbles often escaping to breach the surface and cause ripples. His eyes widen in delight and he turns to the purple lady, saying excitedly, “This is so cool! I’ve never seen anything like it!” Eyes dance with joy as he quickly adds, “Oh, I forgot to tell you, my name’s Ricin.” A broad smile is given to the sad lady before his eyes return to the scene before them.


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