somehow found himself back at the village and looks around the lake for the magician. He wanted to apologize for being gone.

doesn't notice the other presence, too caught up playing the moon making the tide come and go.

on the other side of the lake and he loses his footing when he spots him, splashing into the lake.

jumps upwhen he sees the splash on the other side of the lake. He scurries around the lake trying to see if the person? was okay.

gasps for air as he reaches towards the surface. He couldn't swim. :<

sees a splashing and realizes the person couldn't swim. Without swimming he jumped in to help him. he quickly grabs hold of him and uses_

his magic over water to help pull them to shore. He gasps at the sight, realizing it was Francis. He pulls him on shore fully and lays him_

on the ground, hoping he was still alive.

sputters up the water he had swallowed, going to his side as he gasps for more air, shaking.

falls back relieved, his own lungs screaming for air. "Fr-Francis.." He gasps, "wh-what were you doing over here??"

looks up at him. "L... looking for you."

blinks, surprised. "Wha? F-for me?? Why were you looking for me?"

blushes a bit. "W-why not..."

smiles, slightly, and notices the blush, though he only thinks it's from trying to catch his breath after almost drowning. "It's good to_

see you again, though! It's been a while! Where'd you go??" He asks thoughtlessly.

shakes his head, pulling him close to hug him tight.

shocked, but quickly returns the hug, happily.

buries his face into chest. "I'm back now," he whispers assuringly.

grins at hearing that. "I'm glad! I like being around you!" He starts playing with Francis' wet hair, humming under his breath.

relaxes in his arms, feeling at ease.

plays with the wind, stopping it around them so they don't get cold so quickly. He was going to dry their clothes, but didn't want to move_

just yet. He was happy where he was.

leans up and wraps his arms around Feli's neck, pulling him inches to his face.

blinks, in surprise, but doesn't try to move away. He was curious about what Francis was going to do.

kisses his cheek softly. "thank you."

smiles happily. "It's no problem! Would you like me to help you dry your clothes?"

nuzzles cheek, sighing at having such an innocent reaction.

closes his eyes at the touch. He liked it, though he wasn't going to admit it.

he would admit it. :T

pulls him close for a hug again burying his face in his hair.

makes a silent noise of joy as he presses his hand against his back, holding him closer.

quite happy right where he is at the moment. But he knows he better get them dry soon, or else they'll get sick. He pulls away from Francis.

frowns with the loss of contact, but doesn't protest. He wasn't going to force himself anymore.

gets up and starts taking off most of his clothes, leaving himself in just his underwear. "Come on! Get undressed! It's easier this way!"

stares at him before blushing just the slightest, shakily pulling off his own shirt.

starts shivering in the chilly air with his wet skin and patiently waits for Francis.

just sits in his wet bottoms, not wanting to get undressed more in fear of him having to take a dip in the lake to.. "cool" himself

starts rubbing his arms hopping from foot to foot. "Why'd you stop?? It's not comfortable to have your pants dry while they're on you!" he_

confused.

rubs his head nervously. "A-Ah, I'm... fine."

blinks not understanding but shrugs, not going to force him. "Stand still" he mutters before closing his eyes and summons a strong but_

gentle wind to dry their clothes quickly. Goosebumps cover his body from the wind itself and from the cold materials touching his most _

private area.