Naked Crow by P.Z. Walker
Author:P.Z. Walker [Walker, P.Z.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-28T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter 13.
The man's relaxed and fun way made Sheila feel better. She shook his hand and introduced herself. She noticed that the man only had most of his left leg remaining, the right leg was almost completely gone. He saw her gaze. "I know, I wish I had a right stump too, this does look awkward," he joked.
Wendy shook Harry's hand as well and asked what had happened.
"Car accident, and I was driving my bicycle. Someone came swerving around a corner a bit too fast, took me for a short ride on the hood and then tried to push me through a concrete wall. My bike and I both ended up a big mess."
Sheila felt a bit overwhelmed. "I'm sorry, but it's difficult to look at your legs," she apologised.
"I understand," said Harry. "It's not something you're used to quickly. In the textile world no one notices how bad it is as it's all covered up with blankets. That's why I am so glad I can be naked here, where I don't have to hide myself."
Wendy smiled at the man. "I'm happy for you, and I'm sure my friend is too. It just takes a little time."
"Oh, of course. Yes, it's great that you can be yourself here," Sheila agreed. She looked at the wheelchair. "Those are not regular tyres, are they?"
"Nope, they're wider, for the sandy paths up here. It's hard work but at least I won't get stuck here," Harry laughed. "Very perceptive though, not many people notice that." He then looked at the two. "You're new here, aren't you? New members, I mean."
The two women didn't feel it would be smart to tell him about their attempts to practice magic in order to find Josy, so they simply said yes and left it at that. Harry then wished them a wonderful day and wheeled himself along the path.
Sheila looked at the wheelchair moving away, and when she was certain that Harry was out of earshot, she said: "That's impressive. I'd never have thought that disabled people would be naturists too."
"Quite an eye-opener, wasn't it? I have to admit that I wasn't prepared for this either," Wendy said, "but I've seen several handicapped people in nudist areas." She turned back to the rock they'd been looking at before Harry had come along. "So the waterfall is on the other end. Should we try to go there and find it?"
"Uhm, well, if it's all the same to you I'd first like to see the regular things here," Sheila replied, not feeling very adventurous yet.
"Sure. Lots of places to go and see on the map, so let's move on!"
*
Thirsty and dusty the two returned to the large lawn in front of the reception building. They had walked much longer and further than they had planned, and now they were in need of a shower and something to eat. The shower was easy enough as there were several around the swimming pool. From there they went into the restaurant and asked for something they could take outside as they were still a bit wet from the shower.
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