Do Your Worst

"Not afraid, just being sensible. I'm not a big bruiser like you. I don't want to fight if I don't have to." Especially not any slimy icky things that might be lurking underneath the water. Aerndis followed along the shore line as best she good. The old man wasn't going to lose her that easily. She scrambled over a series of roots, nearly slipped back into the water but swiftly recovered. Despite herself she was enjoying Valentine's company. Crabby or not he was paying attention to her and she was spending time with family. There was nothing better!

Sounds like a fart in the water.

She giggled. "I have no idea, I probably picked it up somewhere. Anyway Jupiter said I should definitely call you that." She grinned mischeviously. "I had to give it a try just once. But fine, what do you want me to call you? Valen? Valentine? His lord grumpiness of all that is sour and devoid of joy?" Aerndis had to divert herself around a tree but that was all the time it took for her to have more questions. "So what are you doing? Are you exploring? Can I explore with you?"



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