JoJo
My eyes open underwater to observe in awe a group of extremely tiny colourless pond fishes flitting across like wavy flags.
I'm trying to show Roane (who is also submerged in water), how wonderful cave creatures can be.
But we soon run out of air and abandon our fascination, quickly reaching for the surface to take long-drawn breaths between rounds of laughter.
"This is paradise," says Roane. Her wet hair gathers in distinct strands and lovingly plasters against her forehead. "Wish I could trade places with you."
"It's only paradise because you aren't locked up in it," I comment. "If you trade places with me, Roane, give yourself two days, or three days max, and the cave will start looking like a dungeon."
"It's fine," says Roane. "You won't be here for too long. I know this. Sp
