“This is serious,” Mark said, continuing to pay attention to the snake’s every move.
The increasing tension in the air clashed with Jake’s sense of wonder and intrigue. What was the reason behind the snake’s actions? Why had it approached a human so closely? He kept watching, questions buzzing through his head.
Putting the Pieces Together
Jake tried to remember the moments before the encounter as they kept watching the snake. He looked to Mark for clarification as he remarked, “It just appeared out of nowhere.”
Mark inquired, “Did you notice anything unusual before it came?”
Jake gave a headshake. “Nothin’. The lake and I alone.
Mark seemed to sense something wasn’t quite right. “We must remain vigilant. His tone remained calm but alert as he said, “This isn’t normal behavior.”
A Warning Ignored?
Jake acknowledged that he had been a little uneasy when the snake had first come near, but he had brushed it off. In an attempt to make sense of the situation, Jake remarked, “Thought it was just another day.” Now that Mark was on high alert and things were getting more tense, Jake understood that he might have missed a crucial warning sign earlier.
Mark assured him, “We’ll work it out,” but Jake couldn’t get rid of the suspicion that there was more going on here.
The Quiet Before the Storm
The lake was engulfed in the warm shades of pink and orange as the sun started to set. It should have been a calm scene, but now it seemed unreal. In an attempt to divert his attention, Jake gazed up at the luminous sky. In an effort to break the silence, he remarked, “That sunset is amazing.”
But Mark was too preoccupied with the snake to answer. He continued to watch the animal, anticipating its next move.
The Unexpected Bird Migration
