[Again, his face explodes suddenly into a dark flush. Yeah, okay. GIRLS. Someone save him.]

Uh--yeah, it's my job. I mean, everyone should look out for everyone else. They should look out for them if they can't fight. That's what my dad says.

[Some of the finer sand kicks up and billows away across the island. The breeze is warm, but a bit ominous when it's clear the storm approaching from the sea is the cause.]

One day, I won't have to worry about the storms. I'll be bigger and stronger. They won't be as scary then. Dad will probably even let me go on a boat by myself.