Me, Myself & I

With the cool lake water splashing up against their ankles, Aleks waded down the lake bank until the water was up to the middle of the calves. It was the girls' first time down by the water on the island, and the mood seemed to be set perfectly with the sun not long from setting. Dakota had bugged Aleks about visiting here since their arrival, and now her request was coming true.

Isn't this scenery beautiful? Dakota commented as they gently kicked up a bit of water, some of it splashing back and wetting their rolled up pants leggings. "Yeah, yeah." Aleks replied aloud, even if it came a bit awkwardly. Carrying out conversations aloud like this weren't exactly a habit, as she had trained herself to keep replies internal. Talking to yourself wasn't normal past the child years, and she adhered to that. But with their new-found residency on Manta Carlos, she might as well take advantage of what was considered "normal" around here.

"I'm getting my clothes wet because of you." She said, bending down to scoop up some of the water in her cupped hands, letting it fall through her fingers slowly. An action that was probably influenced by Dakota- she couldn't tell. I know, but they'll dry. Just enjoy the scenery and water while we can, yeah?

Aleks tsk'd, standing up straight and kicking up more water again, this time with more vigor. "Yeah, okay." They carried on like this, unaware of anyone else watching them that happened to pay a visit.

The yelling was jarring, making Aleks whip her head to the side towards the source of it. Her eyes narrowed, watching the green haired dude strip down. A small sigh escaped her lips, her heading turning to look away. "Oh god, weirdos." She deadpanned quietly, heavily considering just leaving now.

Weirdos? But he's a person we could meet! We don't know anyone at this school really yet, so... Why not?

Can we just... not?

No, wait! I'll just--

Aleks widened her eyes as her body unwillingly twisted towards Damian spastically, her bare feet on the pebble ground beneath the water acting as perfect slipping material. "Whh-- Dakot-AH!" She yelped, followed by a splash of her falling down. She landed sitting up, thankfully, but it was safe to say their clothing was thoroughly soaked, the water going up to about their elbows.

Oh, crap! My fault, heheh...

@Damian

See? He's nice!

"Oh, shut up." Aleks said aloud, even as Damian approached to go help her out. She inhaled sharply, keeping herself propped up with her hands. "Wait, not you-- Oh, goddammit." She shook her head, clambering to bring herself back up to standing without slipping. She succeeded, standing firmly. The water sloshed and dripped fervently from her clothing.

"I'm--" She began sharply.

Wow, he's tall.

"Dakota." She was suddenly a lot lighter, a lighthearted goofy smile appearing on her face, as she extended her hand for a handshake. "Sorry about that. We're not the best on our feet..."

@Damian

Oi. I did not say you could do that.

Shhh. I absolutely got this.

Dakota held back a wince at the firm grip, seeming almost minorly relieved when he let go. "I'm... Human, I guess. Technically! We're-" She paused, letting out a somewhat awkward laugh, before gesturing towards her eyes; specifically the white one. "There's two of us in here. The other one is Aleks. She says hi."

@Damian

Dakota gave no resistance to being pulled out of the water and onto dry land again, enjoying the feeling of the gravely ground beneath their bare feet. See, no big deal. She leaned to the side slightly, catching the towel and attempting to catch a glimpse of what was inside before he quickly zipped it back up.

... You should totally look what's inside there.

"Hmm, okay." Dakota's eyes flicked away from the bag, nodding to Damian before he left to get some wood- presumably to start some sort of source of warmth. She began to put the towel to use, eyes flicking down to the bag. It was awfully tempting, but perhaps she'd just ask nicely.

@Damian