Seraphyra smiled proudly.
"Of course."
"We belong to Master."
...
Naturally...
The peace didn't last.
Seraphyra challenged Gor'thala.
"I bet I can swim faster."
"You have a tail."
"So?"
"That seems unfair."
West acted as referee.
"Ready?"
"Go!"
Seraphyra disappeared like a golden torpedo.
Half the pool exploded upward behind her.
SPLASH!
She reached the other side almost instantly.
Gor'thala arrived several seconds later.
"...That wasn't fair."
Seraphyra laughed proudly.
"Victory."
West pointed accusingly.
"You cheated."
"My tail is part of me."
"It still counts."
"No."
"Yes."
"No."
Meanwhile...
Aurethia had quietly climbed onto the highest diving platform.
West looked up.
"...Wait."
Before anyone could stop her...
She stepped off.
Not jumped.
Stepped.
Completely straight.
Like a falling sword.
SPLASH!
She entered the water with almost no ripple whatsoever.
The entire pool applauded.
West blinked.
"...I didn't even know that was possible."
