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The Curtain Rises
Ho’o pohala
To revive after fainting; to recover from illness; relieved of worry.
Kahana was sitting next to Pohaku at Piko Point watching the surfers.
“Oh, the food was so ‘ono, Pohaku,” he said. “The kalua pig was falling off the bone and just the right amount of salty. Made the poi taste extra sweet.”
He sighed.
Kahana relaxed and let Pohaku fill his mind.
Warmth gathered from the sun.
Contentment.
Pleasure at Kahana’s happiness and company.
Slowly, a question rose to the surface of Kahana’s mind like a bubble from the ocean floor: But where is thy companion?
“You won’t believe it, Pohaku. ‘Ilima’s at home, recuperating.” He chuckled. “Last night, after the party, Vicki offered to fly ‘Ilima home. She knew ‘Ilima was nervous because last year Don stumble
