[Rina]

"Huh- where did you..."

Schezo was left stationary at the poolside, having no idea where she dove down. It's clear that she was taking advantage of how he couldn't see her down the floor, and the poor Dark Wizard was bewildered on where she went, looking here and there...but then it hit him.

Well, aren't you a clever one. You're hiding at the one blind spot there is, aren't you?

Schezo took a deep breath and dove down into the pool. 'lo and behold, Seriri was right there around the immediate vicinity. He paddled down deeper into the pool to try and tag her, kicking his feet to give himself a bit of a boost.

[Coolshaymin]

"Ah!"

Seriri was circling Schezo under the water. There seemed to be some kind of current building up but Seriri let out a surprised squeak as he figured it out in time and got to her before she could finish. She looked startled for a moment but settled down as she remembered and realized it was Schezo. Well, it looks like he beat her fair and square.

"Looks like you win... I guess I should of not underestimated your quick thinking."

[Rina]

Schezo nodded and smiled, waving back at her before he swam back up to the surface to catch his breath. It's obvious he can't open his mouth underwater to say anything, unless he wants to drown. He gasped for air once he broke the surface, waiting for Seriri to show up as well. Though, diving underwater and swimming felt...refreshing. He hasn't felt this way in a long time.

"That...was exhilarating."

He'd have to practice a bit more to match Seriri's speed, but he'd love to do it again.

[Coolshaymin]

"I am glad you found it fun," Seriri said cheerfully as she surfaced next to Schezo. He seemed to be a bit happier now than he was earlier. It would seem she was really helping him after all. "Maybe we can play another game? We could just try the same one again... Or do you want to do something different? I am fine with whatever game you are," Seriri asks.

[Rina]

"What do you have in mind?"

Schezo couldn't help but lean back and lazily float on the surface. It's been way too long he's had this sense of bliss, and he's more or less forgotten the little stress ball he had, washed away into the waters.

"I wouldn't mind something else."

[Coolshaymin]

"I... am not sure... I was hoping you had an idea..." Seriri responded as she went into thought. She did not have that many ideas for games now that she was put on the spot. She usually kept most of her time alone underwater... She did not have much to draw from...

"How about you try some tricks? I want to see how creative you can be. Water is a great playground for that kind of thing. Can you think of any cool shows you could pull?" Seriri suggested.

[Rina]

"Uh..."

Well, this is awkward. Schezo...doesn't really know much in the way of swimming aside the basic things. Schezo scratched the side of his head, honestly not having something to answer with.

"I... I know no such thing. I only know basic techniques. If it'll help improve my skill in the waters, I'd be happy to learn." Schezo humbly laughed.

[Coolshaymin]

"You really don't know any? Can't come up with one either? I guess I could try and teach you then..." Seriri was a little surprised. She thought he would know at least some form of trick but he looked like he needed some help. "Okay then, let's start with a basic trick. Try ducking your head below the water and propel yourself in a front flip," Seriri requested before demonstrating though her movements was a little more akin to her body structure.

[Rina]

"Wh-"

Schezo quickly got nervous at what was suggested to perform. He's never done a stunt like that in his life, yet Seriri performed it so effortlessly. It's worth a shot, right? Schezo dipped down into the waters and got into position...

Then upon trying to exit the surface...

...he just kinda flops around like a fish.

And splashes back into the water.

Well, that could have gone better. Schezo, though, isn't going to let that sit with him. He resurfaced back, not exactly proud of that silly-looking attempt.

"W-Wait. Let me try that again..."

[Coolshaymin]

Seriri watched Schezo try to perform the trick she demonstrated. She thought it was going well at first only for the dark wizard to mess up. She kind of frowned for a moment in worry he was going to be down on himself for failing such a simple move. Granted, she has had pretty much her whole life to practice up on it. Fortunately though, he only seemed interested in proving he can do it. The mermaid breathed a sigh of relief before smiling again.

"It's okay. I am sure all you need is practice. Just keep trying until you think you got it. I have plenty of time before I have to go check on Ciel."

[Rina]

"Okay, let's try that again..."

Schezo is a bit on the stubborn side of things. He dipped into the water again, wanting to try that move again. Have to give him points for that determination, right?

...and again...
...and still some more...
...one flop after another...

"I will get that right...!"

To be fair, Schezo tried a bunch of times, and he's starting to get a biiiit impatient. With this one last attempt, Schezo dipped into the waters...

...and out he successfully comes!

[Coolshaymin]

Seriri just watched Schezo try over and over to perform it. She definitely did not think it would take him this many times to pull it off. Maybe he was just not very acrobatic in any form. She watched with a worried and suspenseful look as he kept trying and failing... until he looked like he nailed it on that last one. She went to the surface as he finished with a big smile.

"Good job! You did it. I knew you could get it down if you tried hard enough. Feeling any better?" Seriri congratulated before checking on Schezo. Maybe all that and succeeding made him feel a little better. That is a good thing to hope for.

[Rina]

"I have. It feels quite nice being able to achieve something...for once."

With that new skill down, perhaps Schezo will be faster in the water in the off chance he's tasked with an underwater mission. Still, it did help Schezo be a bit more acrobatic, something he doesn't really do well when lugging around some armor. Schezo is always down on his luck, so this success feels great. Though, if it wasn't for Seriri's encouragement, he might have burst into a frustrated rage.

And...is that a smile?

[Coolshaymin]

"See? You just need to keep trying and you can accomplish anything. Giving up is the only time you really lose," Seriri commented. Schezo looks like he is legitimately happy now. At least he was finally smiling which seemed like a hard to catch dream. Still, she was glad she finally gotten him to cheer up.

"Ciel may be home soon. I may have to leave in a bit. But before that, want to try and catch me one more time? Maybe you can do better now that you have practiced?" Seriri suggested.

[Rina]

"With pleasure. I'll try it once more."

Schezo was about ready to swim it out once more before she had to take her leave. He's in a good mood, and it's practically a 180 from how he was feeling from the beginning.