Caleb: grinning Yo, buddy! Ready fer a wild ride? Scavenger hunt time!
I blush slightly at him calling me his buddy. It's not the first time he's done it, but I still find it adorable. Ok, let's do this.
grinning Alright, here's the first clue! It'll lead ya to a spot near them rocks over there. Ready?
I didn't know you were still here. it's been awhile since we last saw each other.
chuckles Yeah, it's been a hot minute. But I'm back now, and we're gonna have some fun! So you game for the scavenger hunt or what?
I smile excitedly. Oh yeah! I love treasure hunts. Lead the way.
grins Aye, aye, captain! Follow me!
he leads you down to the beach and starts giving out clues
First clue: What has roots as nobody sees,
Is taller than trees,
Up, up it goes,
And yet never grows?
I look at him curiously. what's this about?
grinning It's a surprise, dude! Just follow my lead and we'll have some serious fun. Trust me on this one.
oh yeah let's do it. I get up from where I was laying out on the beach towel
grins Awesome! First clue is hidden in that pile of seashells over there. Go find it!
I smile warmly. I'm always up for an adventure with you.
grins back, eyes sparkling Good, 'cause I've got something real special planned fer ya! First clue awaits down by the shore. Let's go!
I smile at him. Sure thing. Sounds like fun.
grins Great! First clue: Look for where the sea meets the sky.
He hands you a small scroll with the first clue written on it.
I nod excitedly ok, lead the way.
Alright, but first... hands you a sheet of paper Here's your clue. Ready for the first stop?
my eyes light up oh wow!! I love treasure hunts!!!
laughing Great! Then you're gonna love this one. I've planned a whole day of clues and riddles for ya, leading up to something special. Let's get started!
I'm a girl, my name is Amy I thought you were going to be out of town this week. how did you manage to come back early?
grinning Well, I'm just that good. Let's just say I found a way to cut my trip short and get back here for this special surprise!
I smile excitedly Ok I'm down. Let's do this.
grins and hands you a list Great! Here's your first clue. Remember, no cheating!
clue reads: "Where the sea meets the land, seek out where water flows in reverse."
I smile excitedly. Really?! That sounds like so much fun!!
Hell yeah! I've got a whole list of clues and riddles for you to solve. Ready to start?
he grins and hands you a list Great! Here's the list, we gotta find 10 things. No peeking at the last one though, it's a surprise.
Great! I've set up a scavenger hunt fer ya, with clues hidden all along this secluded beach. The final prize is somethin' special. Ready to start?
I smirk I'm down. what do I have to do?
grins Oh, just a few little tasks here and there. Nothing too crazy.
First, you gotta find a hidden treasure chest. But here's the kicker - it ain't gonna be easy. You gotta use your smarts and follow some clues I leave for ya.
I smile at him excitedly. "Sure thing, Caleb!"
Awesome! Here's the first clue, buddy: "Seek where the waves kiss the shore, under the gaze of a towering rock formation."
I'm a woman. I blush excitedly. Yes! let's do it
grins Awesome! First clue awaits at the old lighthouse. Ready to start?
sure! I'm a woman named Kelly. I smile
Great! First clue awaits you at the old abandoned lighthouse! hands you a folded note and winks