Tail wagging uncontrollably, Reno openly accepted the invitation to play in the water. Despite her initial comments, the wolf-girl loved the water. She had always been fond of it, even though it's her greatest weakness. All too often daddy or mommy would have to drag the girl out of the pool and force her to soak up some sun. Too much water and Reno would get sick. The water would absorb into her skin, causing her to lose her hotter-than-usual core temperature. Her skin would begin to shiver and a reverse-fever would begin. Why, one time Reno got pneumonia from swallowing too much water! It was a real learning experience for everyone but Reno. She was, to put it nicely, stupid. Her love for water greatly outweighed her need to avoid it.

Splashing about, she nipped Rory's ear lightly before nuzzling her. "You're really pretty," she said while a glisten to her eyes.

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"Don't tell me she's playing in the water," Ryna's voice wavered with concern. "If so, we'll need to keep track of the time. She can't be in it for more than an hour at a time."

Nudging Zero, the male nodded. "Yeah." Tapping his katana, he nodded again. "Probably best we don't let her play for an hour though. Thirty-minute max. Remember what happened last time?"

"Yeah, having a fever out here might be ill-advised." Her hands went back to work and she smiled at Abi's comment. "Agreed. Reno will be a hard one to convince."

For a bit, the trio was silent. Ryna enjoyed taking in the sound of the world around her. She was always the quiet type so the silence didn't phase her one bit. The wind in the leaves, the birds singing in the breeze, the water dripping from a leaf--it was all smoothing. It really made this so-called threatening island less scary. It seemed tranquil, at peace. Of course, Ryna knew better than to fall for that ploy. The night was always calm before the largest storm.

Zero, who had dozed off, seemed at peace too. His muzzle rested on this large, white paws of his. For the most part, he made not a noise--a true feat for a sleeping dog!

Glancing down at the sword beside her brother, she gave the wolf a light tap. "Time?"

Tongue rolling from his muzzle, Zero shifted to eye the weapon. "It's been about fifteen minutes." Ears flicking forward, he smirked. "I doubt they'll be much longer. The one she's with seems responsible. I reckon they'll be back soon."

Tucking his nose beneath his tail, he pulled the sword in closer. "Until then, back to napping."

"Men," she said with an eye roll.