“ the boat is speeding away now wave goodbye ! you want to give them a flying kiss as well ? okay i’ll send one too. no, it is not a fish, it is a boat. a machine. maybe this weekend pappa and i will take you on one... would you like to learn to swim ? like a fish ? ” the toddler is secure on her hip, entranced by the far-off engine over the sparkling water, and tekla nuzzles her nose into nilsa’s hair briefly before turning around towards their table at the restaurant, only to see someone familiar being ushered to the opposite seats. “ is there a problem ? ” she asks gently, depositing nilsa into her high chair. [ @miilenv ]















