Ride the waves

Kotori responded to his tickling with laughter, and a bat at one of his lead feathers. As he landed with a wobble, the feathers would come down tighter around him, offering him support and balance before loosening again.

“I do! Your Auntie Hana had me fishing so much that i’m a swimming pro now” He explained with a laugh. Hana of course wasn’t actually related to them, but she spent so much time babysitting and keeping an eye out for the rugrats that she was family. Besides, Mortis had adopted Seer’s habit of calling everyone close to him family.

Mort lifted his wings, and stepped in front of Kotori. “Alright, walk into the water as far as you can.”