Stones Skipping Over Water

City In The Sea

Hiking up the mountains were always a long trek, but Sam often enjoyed the scenery. It was starting to get dark, so It was quieter than usual. It was mainly silent except for his footsteps and the occasional frog. Getting closer to the carpenter shop, Sam could see the garage was open with Sebastian working on a blue motorcycle.

"What's this?" Sam's never seen his motorcycle. He knew Sebastian could ride one from talking about it before but he had no idea that he actually owned one.

Sebastian rolled from under the motercyle to see Sam. "Sorry, I was just adjusting some things. I didn't think you'd get here this soon."

Sebastian rolled back under and resumed working. "I like to take the long ride out of Stardew all the to Zuzu City. I haven't gone in a while and I miss it. Maybe I'll take you with someday."

Sam hesitated, "Are you sure? It looks.. dangerous." Sam eyed the bike. "I've never been on one."

"Of course it's safe. Do you trust me?" Sebastian rolled back out and started to clean up.

"Yeah, I do! It looks fun, I'm just a little worried." Sam walked over to help him put his tools back. "Where's this go?"

"Oh, I'll take it. Thanks." Sebastian took the wrench, closed his tool box and promptly rolled into the garage along with the motercyle.

Sam backed up so Sebastian could close the garage door. "Hey I was wondering, what should our second song be about? I've asked Abby but I wanted to ask you"

Sebastian headed towards the door but stopped before opening it. "...A city in the sea."

Sam smiled and laughed a little.

Sebastian opened the door and started to walk in. "What?"

"Nothing." Sam said, following him into the store. "That sounds awesome. It would also be cool album art."

"Speaking of which, you think we could commission Leah to design the album cover art? I'd like a physical copy in case something happens." Sebastian started to make his way downstairs with Sam. Inside his room the Solarian Chronicles board was set up. All they needed now was Abigail to start who was on her way.

"Yeah that would be cool." Sam sat down on a beanbag by the table. "We should ask her when we go to the saloon next time."

Sam started to fidget with his dice before continuing, "Y'know? I might have to take your offer some time." He broke into a sweat. Sam wasn't the type to get all flustered over talking to someone but this was different. He didn't know why but he was worried about how Sebastian would respond. "Going to Zuzu together could be fun."

Sebastian looked at the floor and put his hands in his pocket. "Yeah... I'd really enjoy it too." He stammered. "We should-"

The doorknob twisted and both boys jerked up slightly in shock. Abigail walked in and Sam and Sebastian were both looking away, their faces red in embarrassment. Abigail raised an eyebrow, feeling unimpressed.

"What?" Abigail walked in and sat in the last chair on the table and set her sparkly purple dice down. "You guys making out or something?"

"n-NO!" Sam and Sebastian both said in unison, which did not help their case at all. 

"You could knock, you know?" Sebastian said in annoyance.

"Or, or, hear me out." Abigail said as she pulled out her character sheet, "We could drop it and just start."

Sebastian rolled his eyes and opened his notebook. "Alright. How do we want to play this?