Lake Rodney Stop, drop, and roll, children.

Nico grinned, "Enjoying the waters, of course," he said with a playful gleam in his green eyes. "And exploring. This is a nice lake." He lingered by the edge of the rock and listened. When she spoke of keeping up, a competitive glint entered his gaze and the shadow of a smirk ghosted his lips. The soldier tilted his head up, "Oh, you think so?" Amusement was evident from the look on his face and he steadied himself against the rock, ready for the little challenge that he was pretty sure he could win. If he didn't, well, he never claimed that swimming was his forte.

"It is so on," he said, smirking good-naturedly. "Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll go easy on you," he teased in good humour, not looking to offend her in the slightest, but simply looking for a good bit of fun. And besides, he'd learnt that if he taunted someone, they tend to do better in a challenge.