RONIN
Ronin could only blink up at the stern and silent man above him, awaiting his response. And it was one he was pleased to hear - indeed, the hunter found himself wondering if he might coax a more carefree grin from his companion on this little expedition. Only time would tell, and Ronin released the rock to tread water as Deimos surfaced nearby. "Oh," he said airily, "you know. Pure strength of will and body. This river is determined to test me, I think. And I'm determined to let it."
With a laugh that was still a touch breathless, Ronin used the stone to propel himself back into the middle of the Stonesong, swimming hard against the current to keep himself parallel with his landmark (water...mark?) of the rock he'd rested upon. One of his hands managed to flail in something like a wave after a moment, as if inviting the other man to give it a go as well.
With a laugh that was still a touch breathless, Ronin used the stone to propel himself back into the middle of the Stonesong, swimming hard against the current to keep himself parallel with his landmark (water...mark?) of the rock he'd rested upon. One of his hands managed to flail in something like a wave after a moment, as if inviting the other man to give it a go as well.
a star in someone else's sky
