[h3]Havana, Cuba

February 7th, 2187

Mid-Morning[/h3]


Kaya walked lazily on the shoreline, letting the waves wash over his bare feet. He had opted for a summer yellow outfit that he had seen in a shop earlier that morning. He was surprised the humans had Salarian clothing for sale and stylish at that. It was a sleeveless top that had flowers stitched into the yellow fabric. Kaya thought it reflected Havana quite nicely. He was grateful that they were finally out of Windhoek. He found the climate of Cuba far more pleasant. He had sent out a message in the squad chat that he was heading down to the beach, if anyone had wanted to join him. Whether or not they joined or actually responded, it didn't bother him. Kaya was used to being alone. He thought briefly back to his hatchmates. Kaya hadn't heard anything from them since the reapers fell. Last he heard was that Erinle was accepting refugees and the reapers were passing them by. 

He watched human children laugh and play in the water, splashing each other and screeching with delight. How odd to think that they were only a few years younger than he was and yet were not even close to adulthood. Kaya silently moved on. He thought on the topic often, which he was sure that wasn't healthy. The only species that were shorter lived than Salarians were Vorcha and the less said about them the better. But then, he always came to the conclusion, what would he even do with extra time? Humans spend half their lives sleeping. Asari and Krogan often wander the stars in search of meaning, sometimes never finding it. Well, maybe the Krogan don't need to find a meaning. Quarians live for the good of the flotilla and Volus...well, they like to turn a profit, Kaya supposed. The Turians seemed to wring purpose out of whatever they find, Kaya wondered if they had such dilemmas.

And then there were Salarians. They burn bright and brilliantly and they fade out fast. It was a fact that made Kaya very proud and a bit sad. He shook his head. He wished he wasn't so melancholy. Kaya turned back towards the water and the humans enjoying the sun. If any of the squad came with him, he might go talk to them. But at the very least, he would try to be in this moment.