Sekali, "The Sister City"
Chapter 52
As he opened his eyes, Sekali saw Finyat still watching the water below as if expecting the captain to suddenly surface again. His eyes were wide with wonder and curiosity, his usual trait as Sekali had come to understand. Simply put, Finyat was curiously into everything, both large and small, simple and complex, and no mistake. Sekali watched him for some time.
“Finyat, what is your story? Where do you come from?”
Finyat answered quickly without taking his eyes from the waters, “My mother.”
Sekali smirked as Finyat continue eyeing the ocean.
“Sekali, I live in the present, not the past. The past is gone, and there is nothing to be done about that. Live for the day is my standard.”
Sekali nodded and turned away from Finyat, shutting his eyes, the rocking of the ship gently sending him into meditation. So Finyat would remain a mystery; Sekali respected that and slipped into meditation and conscious rest.