Swiftcurrent Creek Lick your wounds

Arric was honest to a fault. He saw no reason to lie about his affection for the little healer. And he was happy and if people didn't like it to damn bad.

A chuckle. Yes please.

Arric nodded. His thoughts outward for a moment. He didn't really know why Cygnet hated him so much. But she def did.

I'm not even sure why she hates me so much?

He had corrected her one time that was all. Granted he always seemed to be correcting while kids ran wild. He had corrected Mae a few times. Granted he had also taught her many of her bad habits. Whoops.

Arric looked at the water and then took a deep breath and crashed into the water. After he broke the ice of course. She'd find him lunging like it was a summer day and he was hot. Mind over matter.