'It has been six years since I last saw you. You must hate me for leaving you behind. I put a special stone inside this bottle that you can use if you want to talk. Just come to the beach and it will shine bright enough for me to see. I miss you my dear fighter.'
Since I found it, I have talked to her every month for the past four years. I grabbed the stone and slid to the entrance. I hope that James is done talking to his human friend.
'If I can't have him happy with me, then I can at least help him be happy with someone he loves.'
I swam closer to the shadows because I know his pathway home. There was a sparkle of gold up ahead and I dived down into a crack to hide. He was humming a tune as he swam by my hiding spot. As soon as he left, I swam out and continued my journey.