She's Not Just a Ship to You

Eva and de walked to the river where sister had gone down. He marked a spot on the shore with a pole and a fluttering red ribbon. There was no point in trying to get out there. The kennock was still unresponsive. But she willed sister from the river while de waited beside her. She considered how much to tell him, but could not say without clearence or commitment. They ate together that evening before he took them back home.