Swiftcurrent Creek Baptism

Refused to get in the water? It was an odd thought indeed. Granted, Njal had tried to circumvent that by teaching Ferdie a method that only required a ledge. It seemed as if both their efforts were not enough. Njal's featured furrowed as he listened, absently walking towards the dark figure nearby until he was in line with him. "If he does not care for the water that much, perhaps it is pointless to teach him." It was an option, although not one that Njal wished to fully support. The creek pack relied heavily upon the animals in the water - perhaps more so than the land creatures that had grown scarce in these early days of spring. "Unless there is a way we can make him more comfortable." It was easier to teach a child to fight than to swim, apparently. This knowledge was squirrelled away in the man's mind as he began to slink along, slow enough for Jace to walk with him if he chose to. "He must know that fishing is an important duty, or else it would not be asked of him."