Alexander spent his meal break thinking of the worst things that anyone could say to him that would anger, hurt or annoy him. He even came up with things that others couldn’t possibly know. His father had prepared him for most things, so he knew he would get control of his emotions quickly with Theokritus. Should he try to overcome his reaction to being called a ‘savage’? He didn’t feel quite ready for that yet. The thought of it all got depressing so he decided to shake it off. He threw his meal down and jogged to the beach. Straton told him they were swimming today so Alexander tried to get to the beach in plenty of time. Methiodos waited there and Alexander brightened when he realised he had arrived first. Theokritus arrived soon after, walking with Straton. They quickly stripped off their t...

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