![]() ![]() A row of palm trees silhouetted against the sun sent long strips of shadow along the ground. The long silvery strands covering her head itched where they lay along her back, so she bunched them in her hand and twisted to wring out the water.Ī tiny sound drew her gaze to the sandy place where liquid met solid. She flexed her webbed fingers and toes against the warm breeze. ![]() Pale birds gave shrill cries overhead as they circled, searching for their next meal or some shiny treasure to pluck for their collections. With a grunt, she heaved her spindly body onto a flat stone, worn smooth on top by the tide’s constant indecision of in and out. Soon, hundreds of square yellow eyes would blink to life beyond the trees. The glowing orb dropped toward the edge of the world and set the clouds aflame. As she swam to her favorite spot in the secluded bay, she took in the tangerine sky. Nixie burst through the surface of the water with a great splash and drew in a gulp of salted sea air. The brightness tilted, leaned and took aim for the next unmatched Mer in the family. The Pearl of Pau’maa let its love light shine, illuminating the ocean around Miki, Harmon and his brother. ![]()
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