National Novel Writing Month Day Fifteen - 21,059 Words

Skeggi wandered through the food stalls. She fingered some coins she had from Mug still, rubbing them together in her pocket. It was enough for a meal at her favorite stall. The owner dealt in something he called grilled sucker arm. She said it was from the ocean, but it didn’t look anything like a fish. It was a long, rubbery tail festooned with suckers. The preparation involved soaking whatever it was in grog and spices, then skewering it and throwing it on the grill. The meat become tender with a charred exterior, but left Skeggi’s mouth feeling refreshed. Finishing,