Tal was able to relax because Boreal was - theoretically - on guard. Even in these quiet times only a fool lounged about in the Fangs without taking precautions, and Tal was a fool in many ways... but not that one.
Of course, Boreal was usually on Sah's side in these sorts of things. Unfortunately for the dragon and the hunter, she couldn't hide her perk of interest when he approached, though she only paused briefly in her paddling. It was enough warning for Tal to know that someone his companion recognized had arrived, and his metaphorical money was on Ru, Alys, or...
"Drowning? Please," the courier scoffed, cracking an eye to grin at his favorite frenemy without flinching. "That's so last year. I can swim 'least as good as Boreal now!" he boasted proudly, nodding his head towards where the companion was happily dragon-paddling away and making an inviting rumble for Pad to join her. "But I appreciate you carin' enough t'come check on me," he added, grin taking on the wickedly mischievous cast of a smirk. "How've y'been?"
Of course, Boreal was usually on Sah's side in these sorts of things. Unfortunately for the dragon and the hunter, she couldn't hide her perk of interest when he approached, though she only paused briefly in her paddling. It was enough warning for Tal to know that someone his companion recognized had arrived, and his metaphorical money was on Ru, Alys, or...
"Drowning? Please," the courier scoffed, cracking an eye to grin at his favorite frenemy without flinching. "That's so last year. I can swim 'least as good as Boreal now!" he boasted proudly, nodding his head towards where the companion was happily dragon-paddling away and making an inviting rumble for Pad to join her. "But I appreciate you carin' enough t'come check on me," he added, grin taking on the wickedly mischievous cast of a smirk. "How've y'been?"
