saltier than the sea

He flew so far and Gilda cackled with delight, until her knees gave out and she was clinging to the rock for dear life. She couldn't even muster the breath to call for help. Tears clouded her vision and her breath was coming in small wheezes as her brother flailed about in the frigid water. It never crossed her mind that he might be at risk, might be in danger from creatures from the deep. Her vision darkening around the edges, white flecks dancing. This was the funniest thing she had ever seen. She didn't spot his head going under the water, couldn't hear the crashing of a much larger wolf approaching from the wooded area behind them over her peals of laughter.

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