ZUGZWANG

The dainty lass was quick to words, and didn't hesitate long before offering a rebuttal to anything he said. It amused him, and when she spoke, a chuckle grew from his jaws. "Guide.. who said anything about guiding, how about a appealing companion on your adventure to darkness." Strange she thought him strange? That was funny, nearly cute. Cute, that was a good word for the chocolate headed little beauty. Cute.

She must have been pondering his obsession with the water for a good bit now, and finally she asked. Turning back towards his water, he jerked with his head, motioning her to come close. "You may have to look a bit closer to see it, but I promise that it will be wonderful!" He glanced at her excitedly, hoping to see her stretching to look down into the water, so that she could see and understand what he was so entrhalled about.