*Norah*
I grow dizzy as Diego, with his small hands pressed against my knees, encourages me to go round and round. I wear a bandanna over my eyes because no one trusts my blindness completely. I can't explain why that fact makes me happy, perhaps because the action makes me seem like everyone else.
Although River has not spoken to me for the remainder of the day except to bark out that it's time to celebrate Diego's birthday, I know he stands nearby. I can feel the heat of his gaze on me.
I stumble and laugh. "I think that's enough, Diego. I'll never find the piñata."
Diego giggles. Someone thrusts a pole into my hand. Before the person can retreat, I bop him on the head. Diego guffaws. I so love his trills of delight. I will miss him when I leave, and I know that moment is coming soon
