The boy rolled on the ground, getting covered in sweat and sand. He struggled up to his feet, sliding on the sand and facing the man before him.
" It's impossible!" He cried angrily, not understanding why he was made to do that. " You're stronger than me! You have a sword! I have a dagger! You're bigger! You're a knight! I could never beat you!"
The man couldn't help but laugh out loudly at the kid's rage.
Ali Baba puffed his chubby cheeks, making his face look like a red ball. That didn't have the effect he hoped for as the man laughed louder still. " Don't make fun of me!" He flailed his arms vexedly in the air.
The man cleared his throat and stood straight, the rising sun climbing higher behind him, shadowing his features. However, the shape of his shaggy beard and unkempt hair could be discerned easily.
