Chapter 20

Francisco sat on a little rock along the shore of the island. It was a routine. Sometimes he would fish at a pond not far off and sometimes he would just sit by the shore and enjoy the scenery. He often said it was therapy.

Victor joined him and after a while began to toss some little rocks into the water.

“There… that is the world in one illustration.” Francisco said.

Victor observed him with a little frown. “Where?” He asked.

“Here right now. By default, it’s supposed to be peaceful, just like it was before I came to sit. And then there are those who disrupt things for whatever purpose and in whatever way they want… You and I. Just like you threw the rocks into the water producing little ripples that travel for a little distance. That is how we disrupt the peace.” Francisco explained.

“I see. “ Victor said as he hurled a larger piece of rock into the water, resulting in a splash and bigger ripples “That one right there, that would be me.” He smiled childishly

Francisco smiled and inh