Is that really you?

As Io leaned over him to help behind the ears, he gave his sister a devilish smile. It was her own warning, and it was barely a second in advance, and then he was grabbing her in a set of powerful arms. Arms that were definitely flexible enough to reach behind one's ears. Alas, it was too late for her to realise now.

She landed in the water with a splash, and he was careful to cushion her fall. Grabbing the soap, and wiggling it over the back of her own head. “Best duck your head in to get that soap off” he teased her, splashing some water towards her back. He had no idea how she was going to handle her sudden dip into the cold waters, but he was braced and prepared for anything - and hoping for the best.

"Speech"