Alpine Lake -- never felt so alive, never felt so dead

Uka couldn't help himself; for the first time in months years, he felt like he was allowed to enjoy himself in a matter that didn't involve pleasing his benefactors. It's not that he minded having to do his work, but the pleasure always felt one sided, whereas this was an all around free-for all. He laughed and batted back at Seabreeze, a faux growl dancing in his throat. Uka snaked his away around CB so that he was hidden from sight, then dove down under the water and paddled his way around to her face so as to properly surprise her.

Gotcha! he exclaimed as he popped up from the surface. There was a smile on his face, but no telling what was on hers. It felt like every step he took was one taken on eggshells and seaglass, and he wasn't quite sure he liked it. A part of him wanted to continue on with this lovely lady he'd discovered, but another part of Uka screamed for him to run in the other direction, as if she could strike out at any moment.