dumb fish child
[Monday finds Percy getting a head start on exploring the land. Thanks to Hannibal, Percy's realized there's a lake in this town and he's made it his mission to find it. Early Monday, not long after the rest of them are just starting to stir and start their day, Percy and Mrs. O'Leary head down to the lake.

There's hardly a moment's hesitation as he looks at the water, concentrating to see if he can get a feel for it. It feels warm and pliable, the kind of water he thinks he can work with. It doesn't take long for him to glance around and look up at the puppy sitting on the dock.]


Stay here, girl.

[There's an affirming "woof" as Mrs. O'Leary lays down on Percy's cowboy hat, chewing it idly to her heart's content. Percy watches for a moment before Mrs. O'Leary wags her tail, a signal that she's happy and she'll keep watch. Without another thought, Percy looks over his shoulder one more time before taking a few quick steps off of the dock and plunging into the water.

This is the scene Will will find as he approaches. He may want to fish all alone, but instead he'll find one (1) small furry friend trying to tear up the cowboy hat. Upon hearing Will's approach, however, she'll turn her head and bark at him. Are you a friend? Are you alone? Who are you?

And yet Percy remains unseen, still under the water's surface and trying to do his thing.]