The Truth of the Matter

The water is quiet now.

“Well you can guide a horse into water but you can’t make’ em swim?

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“What? Bad joke? Too soon? I mean its not my fault he believed me when I told him I’d help him cross the river. It’s in my nature to hunt, like all sirens do. Even Ari and Dagi. No matter how they try to hide it. You probably felt it…  A shiver or a tug at your heart when your back was turned. You always wanna trust your instincts.” She nervously giggled. “Man this woulda been awkward if you came any earlier. So… Hm… like we cool ?”