In the meantime, would you like a cup of tea or coffee to help warm you up?”
Roxanne took her coat off, and shook her head, flicking her now free, long blond hair around. He glared at Tom, thinking things over. “Yes. Balthazar had appeared at some time in the evening, and was sitting in his usual position at the bar, but was not enjoying the festivities like the other villagers. Returning to the lounge he found her positioned with her chair to half catch him returning and half watch the view outside the windows. Panting as he reached them, he pointed out to the white-tipped waves on the horizon. Come on.”
Tom burst into a run, losing his hat, leaving Thomas to run behind, his shouting barely audible over the wind. Chrys giggled, giving a Tom sly look. “You can’t be going out in this weather?”
“This is just the calm before the storm. He continued to clear glasses and serve guests, to find at one point a very proud Thomas by his side. She sent Flip and Flop forward to tell the main group. He followed the rock, surface wards but staying clear of the rock, not wanting to get dashed against it in the swirling waters.
