The Accomplice
As dawn broke, they found an unexpected ally in a local named Eli, who ran a kayak rental on the riverbank. He had noticed their activities and, with a knowing smile, offered his assistance. “I’ve seen them planning,” he confided, a sparkle of mischief in his eyes.
Eli’s knowledge of the river and its hidden vantage points was invaluable, and with his help, they strategized their surveillance, a camaraderie forming between the unlikely cohorts.