The Bogsworth Lexicon: Book 1

Rivers, Daisies, Crystals, and Shells

Lucinda is humming a tune as she walks down a forest path that's filled with flowers, moss, and tall grass. She stops by a patch of daisies, and pick about fifty which considering how small she is seems like quite a lot. She smiles as she gets to a stream, and walks along the side until she gets to a small waterfall with big mossy rocks surrounding and interrupting the flow. Lucinda pulls out a giant scotch shell and blows into it. A loud whimsical hum reverberates through the forest. She places the shell carefully into her bag and stands on one of the huge rocks with patterns scratched into them.

After waiting for a few minutes a rush of water floats down the stream and forms into a human shape. It stops in front of Lucinda, and a face appears.

"Hi, Gill!" Lucinda says cheerily, "I've brought you some daisies!" Gill smiles and holds onto the rock next to Lucinda.

"I have crystals and shells for you." They hold out watery hands that are full of opals, pearls, and multiple rainbow shells. They both are smiling widely as they exchange gifts.

"I can't stay long, but I have a few minutes," Lucinda says as she puts the crystals and shells in her bag. "I have to get back because Mom, and Mama are giving all of us a talk about being good people." Gill smiles and starts making a flower crown out of the daisies. 

"How is your family?" Gill asks as a redfish passes through them.

"Oh everyone's fine, but Anive seems depressed. The twins are annoying as usual, and Mama is about this close," She puts two fingers together leaving enough room for a dime in between them. "To making them sleep outside for a week." Gill laughs and puts the flower crown on their head.

"And how's Tony?"Gill asks as Lucinda dips her toes in the cool water.

"I wouldn't know, he spends most of his time at Tad's house." She giggles and smooths her pink dress down. "I think he likes Tad, but I could be wrong." Gill smiles and looks mischievous.

"I think he does, they've taken walks by this river, and the way they look at each other is adorable." Gill and Lucinda continue swapping gossip until she looks at her watch.

"Oh shoot, I've been too long, well bye Gill, I have to go." She gives them a big hug and quickly runs back the way that she came.

"Bye Lucinda!" Gill yells after her. They fade back into the water, but the flower crown is still visible, and it slowly drifts downstream.