Josh got comfortable, sitting down with his head propped against the wall behind him while answering any questions Akira asked. “It is nice, of course I wouldn’t allow you to swim in the deep water at first, but maybe you’d learn someday.” Josh took a breath and went on, speaking calmly and softly the entire time. “Yes, waves can occur while in oceans, which is why people have to be careful. But in a pool, there aren’t any waves, the water is still and clear, you can see the bottom of it and there aren’t any risks because there are people called ‘Lifeguards’ watching to make sure no one gets hurt.” Josh explained.
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"Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?"
~Ernest Gaines
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