Toasted Mallow

Description

Summertime was more than just the final ring of the school bell for the foreseeable future, it was an opportunity to hit the ionic lakes of the middle interior of exoplanet 1380. Their purifying and age-reversing effects were galaxy-renowned and often the sites of much chaos among those who could afford to dip their toes, hooves, or paws. Camp Cavalry, a subsidized youth retreat for underprivileged children, had retained a fair share of Lake Clarity, one of the larger bodies of water. The water was reportedly so transparent it looked as if the lake was empty! The counselors there took great pride in teaching their campers about the positive ripple effects of kindness, sharing, and the art of telling ghost stories. Often, music would accompany the hikes, picnics, and events that would transpire all summer, the original melodies forever ingrained in their minds. After budget cuts ended the camp program,…