
Tadashi had arranged this challenge so he could show Rhode he was doing his best to train. He figured maybe showing Rhode that the cat could swim would further surprise him. Even if he wasn't really all that great at it. His friend had been teaching him a little bit before everyone got busy with all this regalia stuff. The androgynous figure standing next to Tadashi gleamed in the sunlight as his body was covered entirely in minerals and polished semi-precious stones. Rhode looked down at Tadashi and his smile was heard in his voice even though his face was obscured, "I am proud that you have chosen this type of challenge Tadashi. As a cat person I expected you would be less inclined to associate with the sand and water. Color me impressed."
Ethan, the mousy little kid wearing hand-me-down clothing hanging on Tadashi's arm was mostly just happy to be with Tadashi. He wasn't great at swimming either but he was better at it than the cat boy for sure. "Are you sure we can't just go play in the water together? I don't want to be stuck on the beach while you have fun," he whined.
Tadashi smiled at Ethan, "We can hang out as long as you want after this Ethan, I don't have anything else planned for later. You can too Rhode, but you have that sculpture thing to work on I think." It made for a very unusual picture, them standing there waiting for their opponent to arrive. Along with the shining mineral knight and the clingy kid in his own swim trunks and worn shirt stood Tadashi. White hair, pale skin and bright yellow eyes. He was wearing swim trunks and a tshirt but he was also wearing shoes and socks and his usual pair of grey gloves. Clearly not super accustomed to being on the beach.
@Zora