Sitting next to Shylah watching Jondalar, I am really amazed at how well the servants seem to be taking to him being the one giving the orders....I look over at Shylah and tell her what a good idea it was for us to allow him to win the race to our picnic spot. I think it has really helped them all.
Listening closely they all seem to be really enjoying Jondalar and he seems to be really ejoying his role as boss for the day and I can't help but grin.
I look around at the familiar surroundings and see something moving in the bushes, so I watch them closely to see what it is and call Shylah's attention that way. Maybe it is some of our other friends that have found us.

Shylah.....

Ever watchful, I chatter lightly with Angel while glancing at the bushes. I make a few very subtle movements with my hands and head and the ever present dogs spread out. They encircle the bush in such a way that only those closest to me would know I just put the pack on guard and guided them where to go without a single sound. I know some of my friends think my trick training is just a way to bring enjoyment but there are always methods to my madnesses.

The dogs lie down in a relaxed manner at a last silent signal and I continue our pleasant conversation. I wait to see what happens, not sensing danger so not feeling the need to go in to battle mode. The pack being a very effective way for us to continue enjoying our picnic.

Athough I am enjoying the chat with Shylah and watching Jondalar as he tells the servants what to do, I can't help but be curious about what is in those bushes and keep watching to see if anything comes out of them..
I wonder silently to myself if it could be a small animal and notice how relaxed the guard dogs seem to be....

Shylah.....

After a while I suggest a swim in the pond. I instruct Jon to tell the servants they may enjoy some fun in shifts and he can choose who does what when. His excitement and nervousness is quite apparent. I remind him to be firm with them in the knowledge that I stand by my orders and if I catch any of them sleeping they will be whipped and thrown off my lands.

Wandering over to the waterfall side of the pond, I strip, heedless to those around me and plunge in to the water. I swim about for a few moments then send an image of me getting out to take a stroll on the path beside the fall while blocking my true action from all.

Unknown to everyone but me, there is a small cave hidden behind the waterfall. Long ago I'd set it up as a retreat to relax in.

Peeking about at old "treasures", I smile at flooding memories and make note that I must remember to bring some new items and add some shelving as the tiny area is rather full.

Leaving my retreat via a small side hole, I emerge on the path I'd sent the image of and turn about to go back to the pond for another swim.

Jondalar.....

When Momma leaves. I does what her tells me. I goes over to Angel then n asking her if she want anyting for relaxing.

I catchs that guy Momma making be her special servant for day watchin over where her went. "Why you stareing like that? Momma always goes off on walk abouts alone."

I gets a little surprised when he telling me he could swore Momma went 2 places at same time. I looks at him funny n says, "Yous be tired. Yous seeing things. Take a swim, you needs a relaxing time."

I watch him as he goes to Momma when him see her swims to us side of pond. I get curious as to why him all sudden so attentitioning to Momma. Strange guy him is.

Laughing at Jondalar and the male servant that he thinks is a strange guy, I slip off the clothes I am wearing and reaveal a sleek,shiny, red swimsuit. As I start walking over toward the pond I hear Jondalar come up behind me and speak wanting to dive in with me.. Of course I can't tell the boy no he can't jump in with me....So I make it a game for him...saying, "last one in is a rotten egg." He giggles and starts getting ready to jump when i count down and say go....Of course I let him win.

Once in, I look up and see Shylah not far away waving at me letting me know she sees us... I point her out to Jondalar and he takes off toward his momma....I think to myself, [i]boy that kid can swim fast. At the same time i can't help but laugh when he yells to me gloating that i'm the rotten egg.