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.
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.