Ciaran could not hide the faint smile on his lips. Cove was thrilled. He grinned, pulling Ciaran into his arms. The water was his home. Now, he could teach others how to be in it.
“Why do you want to be a swim instructor? You’re intelligent and capable. You could do any number of other tasks,” Ciaran asked, peering at Cove.
Even now, Ciaran misunderstood him. Cove inhaled, reminding himself of their cultural differences.
“Kids swim every day in these waters. I’m teaching them how to survive and appreciate the ocean. I’ll be teaching them about tides, waves, ecosystems, animals, and our culture. It is not a small task. I’m proud of it,” Cove answered, keeping his voice calm. “I know it’s not technological or scientific. It’s not in business or finance. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have v
