Redhawk Caldera I hear a joke and I know you would have told it better

"oh, i'm sure," chickadee chuckled, sliding into the water alongside her mom. green eyes peered intently at the darting shadows which frisked below the lake's surface.
she tried to remain still as the eddies smoothed, scarcely daring to breathe; 
an eager glance was stolen to maia. if the auspex wanted to try again, chickadee meant to be her stalwart backup for the attempt.