Emotional Intelligence

Talyssa came back to the beach, where her footprints were yet to be swept by the cold wind. Her paws pressed down against the dark obsidian sand, leaving fresh indentations in the gleaming surface. The sun was its highest, casting a radiant curtain of light over the entire beach and making the obsidian shimmer like a field of stars.

She moved towards the edge where the sand met the crashing waves, generously decorated with conch shells and sea kelp. She turned her gaze to the horizon, squinting against sun's glare bouncing off the water. Her attention lingered there for a moment before turning to face those that had gathered. "Today’s lesson is one of compassion. It's about understanding someone else's suffering and acknowledging it," Talyssa began. Her voice was strong but gentle, a reflection of the lady she had matured into. She took a deep breath, her chest rising as she did so, the warmth of the sun on her face. It was cold, but it was a clear day, and the rays of sunlight managed to make her feel comfortable despite the frosty air.

"Talyssa Carpathius"