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"Fine." He said and moved into shallower waters, in case he couldn't float. He watched Nyx as she leaned back, smiling just a little at the view. He tried to wash the smile off his face when she stood up, but instead, his smile only grew wider. Her hair was straight. It was actually longer than he thought it was.

"If I drown, I'm going to some how come back and haunt you." Even though it was scientifically impossible for ghosts to exist. He took a breath and turned, his back to Nyx and slowly leaned back, trying his best to do what she said. Though his first attempt didn't go so well. He didn't straighten his back and ended up sinking to the bottom. He was glad he moved to shallower waters and was able to stand up much quicker.

"..."

Logically, it was true that she would be able to hold him up while under water. But chivalry wanted him to decline the offer. Was this one of those sink or swim moments? Literally?

"Alright." He smiled faintly, though actually he might be more nervous now. He failed at FLOATING and now Nyx was going to hold him up. He let out a slow, heavy breath before closing his eyes and taking another deep breath, starting to lean back again. There was the water against his back, and there were Nyx's hands. So far so good.

Legs. Had to move... legs. He slowly kicked his legs out until he was flat on his back. His kicking drifted him just a little closer to Nyx. He half opened his eyes, and quickly shut them again. This was more relaxing. Eyes closed, yeah. That's right.

There was just a hint of apprehension that rippled through Mau's body. She would be in the perfect position to pull Mau under water, and he'd probably drown. And Nyx could get away with it ... no, no she couldn't. She wouldn't be able to come up with a lie. Mau ever so slightly smiled, doing as he was told. His ears under the water, head tilted back, his back just slightly arched, his abs and some of his chest above the surface of the water. He relaxed, trying to get used to the sound and feeling of water in his ears.

"♥☻♣♠☺"

"I have no idea what you just said." He responded, slowly opening his eyes. Nyx had moved away. He realized he was floating by himself now. Interesting. Ok, time to figure out how to stand up... Might as well do it the awkward way. He took a breath and moved, letting himself sink slightly before his feet hit the bottom and he stood up. He shook his head a little, trying to drain the water from his ears.

"What was that?"

"I know." He responded. He had chosen not to go, instead favoring to work in the labs. He had work, and it wasn't going to get done if he was injured and Allen was left in charge of it. Nyx didn't need to know exactly why he wasn't there nor what he was working on, and left it at that. "Egg?" He asked curiously. There were lots of eggs recently. He'd even been handed one. But that wasn't what she was talking about. He thought back. There were whispers of something.

"I can't say I did. Was it from the last mission?"

Ok, it was kind of strange for Nyx to be bringing this up out of the blue like this. "So... you have a new... ho-oh?" he asked softly. "... Volcanoes... usually have an abundance of fire types." He was slightly concerned though, about why she was bringing up the last raid now. "...something exciting happen?"

If it hadn't been for what preceded the swimming order, Mau would have laughed at her. "You almost what?" He took a half step closer to Nyx, a little worried. "How did that happen?"

Mau sort of stared at her for a moment as she told him about what happened. He was... kind of worried about her, even though obviously she was fine. "I... Well... It's... It's a good thing you're so tough." His face was still painted with worry as he tried to smile at her. "I'm glad you're ok." What was he saying? He was really worried. He closed the distance between them and wrapped his arms around her in a hug.