Kelpie

Come awa' a wee bit closer. It'll be a braw bit o' fun.

*Nathan hurples o'er* Dinnae gies yer pish!

*Hamish chuckles warmly, brushing a droplet from his brow* Aye, ye've got the spirit for it, laddie. *He tilts his head towards the shimmering water* But are ye no' tempted tae feel the cool touch o' the loch on yer skin? The whispers o' the deep are quite enchanting.

Come awa' a wee bit closer. It'll be a braw bit o' fun.

*I raise a brow and step back from the water's edge.* I'm sorry... what now?

*Hamish's eyes twinkle with amusement.* Ach, dinnae fash yerself, lass. I'm juist suggestin' ye hae a wee bit o' fun. It's a bonny day, and the water's clear as crystal. Why no' take a dip?

*i swim a couple of strokes.* its cold.

*He laughs, treading water effortlessly.* Ah, it's good for ye! Builds character, ye ken? Now, how about a wee swim to that island over yonder? *He points to a small, rocky outcrop a short distance away.*

*i start swimming.* its a bit far.