A shiv for me a shiv for you

Rhyme was indeed quite engrossed in his task. Shaye was lucky that it wasn’t anything more important than a personal experiment. Imperia didn’t usually have a great sense of humor, but this time she followed Shaye’s instruction with a particular interest. She didn’t flinch as the Alpha continued closer to her companion, but kept a keen eye on the following moments. Rhyme was none the wiser, and wouldn’t pay a particular attention to his surroundings as the raven was supposed to be looking out.

The slate marked alpha discarded another rock, turning to look around him instinctively. His timing was perfect, if he had really wanted to go swimming. His eyes widened as he watched Shaye collide with the side of his body. She replaced where he had been standing herself and Rhyme was displaced into the river bank beside said airspace. He felt the cold water saturate his fur and he devolved into two thoughts. It’s really cold and he hoped he splashed with accuracy.

Thankfully he was lingering by a shallow bank and was able to stand up in water that was only mid-leg. He shook himself, hoping to aid in wetting his cousin. "Watch yourself!" He exclaimed as he rid himself of most of the cold water. "I’m doing important things here." He puffed his chest, and sought her gaze. Hopefully his bones hadn’t been thrown into the river. "I’m playing with an idea."