polar plunge

A date? Hikaru’s brows lifted at Mort’s choice of words and felt his own face go flush as his friend covered his blush and reaction. Had he only misspoke? Surprised, and just as flustered with a sudden flutter in his chest Hikaru walked forward into the water, not expecting to welcome it. Still, it was just as icy and uncomfortable as he expected, but what the Armada heir had said was long forgotten as he was splashed with the cold water.

”So. cold.” His brain must have frozen up as he muttered in his native tongue. Thankfully Mort was just as eager to be clean and done as he was, and with all haste the dirt was washed from his own pale pelt and Mort’s thick dark fur. Hika was forced to dunk himself a couple of times before the soap was fully rinsed away, but he was never so happy as when he made his way to shore.

He tried to angle away from Mortis as he shook out his coat. Of course the wing would start to blow as they exited the freezing water. Kaiyo shook even more as a dry fur was draped over him. Thankfully the winged boy was there beside him. Still chattering his teeth and shivering he leaned against Mortis and nodded at his words. ”Yes. Lets.” His breathing came in little gasps as he tried not to suck in the cold air. The wind was blowing and night was falling and it was only going to get colder. The young koi leaned further against Mortis, wet or not he was like a furnace himself and Kaiyo couldn’t get close enough.