The Promise

A “Want to hear a story C?”

C “Sure”

A “There was a Selkie named Rose, who was trying to come ashore and convert to human form when she became entangled in fisherman’s gear.”

“She was trapped and could not get out or take on human form.”

“The Mariner came upon Rose one day”

“Rose begged the Mariner to take pity on her predicament and set her free to complete the transformation to human form.”

“The Mariner is a man of honor and immediately set her free.”

“Rose then transformed into a beautiful woman; and the Mariner fell in love with her. He was beguiled.”

“Over time, their love grew stronger and more profound.”

“Finally, the Mariner gave Rose The Lover’s Knot as a symbol of his love; no beginning and no end.”

"The Promise."

“Years later, Rose came to the Mariner one day. She had the Lover’s Knot in her hand.”

“Rose placed the rope with the knot in the Marnier’s hand.”

“Rose said, I love you so much, I will show you where my seal skin it is hidden, and return to the sea to set you free.”

“She placed the knot in the Mariner’s hand”

“He replied”

“No”

"He touched the promise to his heart and then returned it to her hand."

“And then Rose took the Lover’s Knot and put it in a safe place forever.”

A “You know C...”

“That’s Love!”

C “I love you Ari and I will be with you forever!”