Bird Watching

Calico Jack has always been one that can find the cool things wherever he goes. Add to the fact that he has good company and the young man simply could not be having a better day! Birds of all shapes and sizes sit in the trees or take wing overhead. As he watches the, his head bobs up and down at Remus’ words and a grin splits his maw. Muddy tail wags lazily behind him as he squishes through the mud, enjoying the way it feels between his toes as he prances near the older male, making sure to stay far enough away so that he does not to get all the muck that he is happily kicking up, on his friend.

Remus assures him that everything has been going great with a chuckle and then inquires how life how life is going for him. A shy smile wiggles his lips as he shoots the other man a bashful grin and says, “Oh everything has been great for me too! I… also… kind of… like a girl. Her name is Rivin and she is amazing!” At some point the ground shifts from muddy dirt to sand, and the golden beach slowly begins to coat every inch of his dirty body. A seagull calls from overhead, pulling his gaze upward as he continues to follow alongside Remus.

Suddenly, the man issues a challenge to swim out to the island that is nearby and Jack’s eyes snap to him, gazing flashing with barely contained excitement. Barking, “You’re on!” he joyfully, races toward the water, plunging into the rolling waves without a second thought.


"Calico Jack"

Art & Code © Skelle 2023