The sun dipped low on the horizon, drenching the sky in vibrant hues of orange and purple, its light shimmering on the waves as Roxy broke the surface of the water. Adrenaline coursed through her veins as she greeted the familiar ships bobbing gently on the undulating sea. Thalassa, her newfound Kelpie companion, swirled eagerly beneath her, making a series of chuffing sounds that echoed Roxy's own excitement. The creature was more animated than any land horse she had ever encountered, and Roxy cherished the magical bond they had forged in their short time together.
“Valentino! Petros! Catarina!” Roxy shouted, her voice rising above the roar of the ocean waves.
As if drawn by an invisible thread, her friends leaned over the edges of their ships, their faces a kaleidoscope of emotions. V
