I Hurt Myself Today

Okay, there was definitely something wrong with this other kids mood! He frowned briefly at the short answered he received in response to his jest about his preferred nickname. Most just laughed him off, few even daring the half-pint by trying. Enki though... nothing. Acknowledged, but only barely, as if he was incapable of emotion. Interesting, to say the least, and he wanted to know why.

"Are you okay?" He asked suddenly with a tilted head and concerned expression. Either something was bothering him or he was just a weird one... weirder than his sisters. Was that possible? Well, he could certainly handle weird, but if something was wrong then he could fix it! Besides, moping around didn't look good on anyone.

"No, I... I've never swam before," he said suddenly with a heavy swallow, tucking his chin in a bit as his ears turned back in mild embarrassment and a touch of fear. It was the desert after all, so how important was swimming anyway? His expression changed suddenly though as curiosity took over. "Is it fun?" he asked as he looked up at Enki, eyes wide with curiosity as his head fell into another tilt.

"Speech!"

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