[To say Koby knows how to mind his business would be a serious stretch, yes, but even he can tell when it’s wiser, kinder to stay away. The welcome wagon routine might work in line for breakfast, or on the network or the radio, but in person – especially at times like these, when people are sending their most aching, secret hurts into the embers of the fire, watching them disappear in the murky depths of the lake – it’s better not to engage in niceties and polite introductions.
Of course, any attempt at minding his own business goes right out the window when the dark-haired girl sitting several feet away tosses something small and bright into the flames, then makes a lunge for it seconds later, reaching out into the flames. Koby reacts – throws himself sideways, his own hands going out to tug hers back, away, out of the steaming embers, squawking as he does:] Don’t – do that!
rose (fire edition)
Of course, any attempt at minding his own business goes right out the window when the dark-haired girl sitting several feet away tosses something small and bright into the flames, then makes a lunge for it seconds later, reaching out into the flames. Koby reacts – throws himself sideways, his own hands going out to tug hers back, away, out of the steaming embers, squawking as he does:] Don’t – do that!