ishmael but she's gotten older. her journey and ship has led away from the compass that originally guided her, but she still crosses paths with these strangers who she'd once known
ishmael who's cut her hair once more, since it bothered her too much to keep around
ishmael who bought a small boat and keeps it running alone, fishing and making a quiet living
ishmael who still ties her ropes the same way her lover did, and will sometimes teach it to others when she notices their own struggles with them
ishmael who finds comfort in her own rough and scarred hands, weathered now by age
ishmael who watches the sunset every evening, no longer burdened by the loss of queequeg
ishmael, who remains cozy and loving, despite no longer being in a pair.
ishmael who's accepted the loss of queequeg, and still loves herโbut is no longer burdened by her grief