#bergen_county

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At the Lake in Bergen, Nadeen lounges in her bikini

Dagmar does have a swimsuit - long-sleeved, yes, and she wears shorts over it. But she's having fun splashing in the water - this is a much easier audience than gym class.

Nadeen admires "Water's not too cold?" A grin though. Clearly cold isn't a problem

"It's nice! You should come in!" The presence or absence of mortals is the determinant on if they are joined by Buddy or Connor - but either way, he's got room to paddle around, too. Tove packed up a basket of food.

No mortals about... as if they've deiced to be EXTRA obedient to the lock down... could Nadeen have used a protocal on the lake to that effect? Mmmmm mmaaaybe

Nadeen grins and says "Fine Fine" She dives into the water as smooth as silk

"See? It's great."

She comes up "It's really very nice"

Dagmar doesn't swim much, but she's tall enough for deep wading.

She does keep an eye on Connor (and Jack? ) - mud is involved!

Jack is babbling about a new tree "And it's blue and purple in the bark... and it's like WHOA.."

But he's also gotten a bit muddy

"Very nice. How did you escape the Browns?"

A pause then "I... plead the fifth" she says

Eyebrow. "So - magic?"

"I'm not Liam, y'know."

"I know, but you do recall you gave me firm instructions not to play roughly with them.. " A brow "Was back in the 'not tanya' days mind you. But I DO try to respect that wish"

"Well, I hope you aren't being too rough." Brow furrow. "But I don't think you would be? They're not bad folk."

"No not rough at all" Truth "They enjoy what I do" She says

True

Brow.

"But, let's say I used a bit of glamour to distract them and leave it there" She says splashing about behind her friend "Ha. Your feet are actually touching the ground aren't they?"

Blush!

"Sure they are. I'm not a great swimmer.."

"Come on, it's not that hard," She says "Just use your arms like so... and at the same time move your legs.. like mine" demonstrating

"Hey, I passed in gym..."

"Well, as a troll you're strong, and strong swimmers ... you'll be fine. Maybe I just like an excuse to do circles about you and get you moving?" A smile "Like a dance with water. " A glance to the childlings who are now making mud castles she shakes her head

And then the lake bursts with energy and rising up comes the Narwhal.

"whoa!"

Dagmar is bumped back and paddles to recover.

Nadeen helps "Damn it, Siv, that thing needs a wide load sound or something!"

Siv , having recovered from her Hangover , doffs her tricorn hat and lifts an eye patch "HA ha! I'd apologize but I wouldn't really mean it much. Don't worry we'll have the ship in its bottle soon"

"Why are you back already? Did you forget something?"

"NOPE!" She beams "I've news for my parents, and the lodge. HEading there now"

Jonas nods to the two

"News? What news?"

And soon they're disembarking from the ship... and Dagmar and others can watch as the bottle sucks the ship back in

"If I told you before I told mom or dad I think it might hurt their feelings." Siv says "But you can come with if you like? " A look "Though I understand if you'd rather hang here. Grand day for a swim"

Nadeen raises a brow "And if as Liason I insisted?"

"I'd be all hoity toity back and say it involves Caer Falken not at all, nor House Varich" Siv says "But good to see you again, Nadeen"

Nadeen sighs "I have got to get my hands on more power and influence."

A glance over at the childlings. "Well... I can wait. But you better tell me before you head back!"

A grin of wolf teeth "Let's just say you'll be seeing me a lot more again..." And she and Jonas head off

Intrigued, Nadeen watches them go "Interesting."

Eyebrow.

"What do you think it means?" Nadeen asks Dagmar

"She looks happy, so - good news?"

"Home more often..." Brow. "Maybe... like.. I mean, Fiona?"

"I'm thinking the same" Nadeen says "I bet if I called Sir Sergei I'd learn the same"