Blacktail Deer Plateau Some turn to dust or to gold

Dante have her a small laugh. "Seems some of us just were made for land," he said, staring ruefully at the now rather empty waters around him. He would continue to practice though. It was a good source of food and he would never count out something so important. For now the cold was seeping into his legs. Pushing through the water, he climbed out, shaking water of his legs one by one.

"Maybe another try later," he said with a shrug and a smile. Then he recalled something, and a grin lit his face. "Congratulations to you and Koda, by the way! Good news! I'm glad you sound some happiness." It was nice to have some happy couples in the Plateau again. Such solidified relationships could only strengthen them. "You are doing well here since your return?"