lvi. fish

"Thank you for always playing with Alma and Schalk. They can be quite a handful," Caolila laughs.

Zahau had caught a big haul again, and the couple was making rounds sharing fish with the village.

"You should join us at the bonfire."

He shakes his head. "Oh, no. I couldn't possibly. I don't belong there."

"I know we weren't the most welcoming of villagers, but it's always been just us in this small town. And we understand that you're a good person. We all would like to see you there."

Zahau holds out a fish.

"Please. Come when you're ready."