Two Rivers Isle two world collide!

Ulrich ducked his head and smiled at Iseul's comment about him being 'so helpful.' He was glad she thought so, but he was terrible at taking compliments, so he did not give a verbal reply, too busy doing everything he could not to contradict her.

When they got to the river, he watched and waited while his Deputy went and tried to bait the fish with the dead snake. He did not mind the wait, glad to sit in companionable silence at the river's edge with Iseul. Unfortunately, the fish were not hungry today, or perhaps did not like the snake bait, and none took it.

Oh well, Ulrich said, with a smile. We can try fishing again later without the snake. Yes?