OPEN once a fool

[thomas r.]

Tommy did not have to be told twice to rest for a moment, plopping his ass down and letting his tongue loll out as he panted through the pain. But man, that had been more entertaining than their entire walk since meeting Knox. His heart was pounding, any second he could’ve lost his grip and fallen straight into the ocean. He honestly was a terrible swimmer, which made it all the more dangerous. Those rocks had been hot, but the water cooling them just made it rather slippery despite the relief.

It was brilliant. He almost wanted another go without the looming figure that was the lioness being just stones behind. The idea of a safety net took just a little bit of the fun out if it. But that would have to wait because he was asked to rest here. One thing more important than the thrill was that his reward for being here and doing whatever he was told would be a bunch of weed. Apparently the lioness didn’t care much for it, but still had some stashed away for a rainy day.

So, he waited there like a good dog, breath slowly returning to normal as he surveyed what he could from his spot. Huh, no wonder they needed some help from a guy with his ability. Well, Ghost would definitely understand his absence when he mentioned that. Honestly, it was going to be a fun trip without the overbearing (but lovable, of course, Tommy was his biggest fan after all) canine. He couldn't wait to tell him all about it, starting with those stepping stones.