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When; Afternoon, 31 August
Rating; Worksafe
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Summary; Tyr and Connell go fishing together and talk about Jowy.
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With the summer drawing to a close, the days to go down to the lake were also dwindling down until it would be too cold to justifiably sit at the dock until sunset. There was still plenty of time before that happened, in Tyr's mind, but if he was going to drag another person along, he might as well do it while there was still a warm breeze across the lake and falling into the water wouldn't be much of a cause for concern. ...Though he hoped Connell knew how to swim.

Partially because it was for the young phonologist and more so because he didn't want them to be disturbed, Tyr rented a boat for that day. And, with all he needed to theoretically catch fish, they set off into the middle of the lake. There were people on the beach enjoying the weather, and a few other people on the lake, but by and large, they were alone out here. At least, it wasn't likely someone would row over to them and interrupt their conversation.

"How do you like it?" Tyr asked as he settled for a spot a small distance from the docks. "It's been a long time since I've been in a boat like this..."

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"It's wonderful," Connell replied as he was happily looking down unto the nicely-lit water with the sun still up. It looked really pretty, the musician thought to himself. He seemed to have a permanent smile on him for the rest of the day so far. He was even cheerfully humming a bit, it's been a while since he did such a carefree activity with a friend.

When Tyr had commented about not being out on a boat for a while, Connell replied, "Ah, me too!" he said with an upbeat voice. He shortly pulled himself to sit properly on the boat and watched Tyr carefully. He wondered if the other is also enjoying it so far.

Since weeks back, Connell had already felt the strange aura that Tyr had within his heart. But since Connell didn't know that Jowy had arrived in this world yet, he just thought that perhaps Tyr was still guilty over the slug incident. Though, the musician didn't want Tyr to keep on worrying today if the other just wanted a relaxation or some fun, so he did his best to keep up a nice attitude to help with it.

"I finally get to see you fish!"

Connell was so cute in his childish excitement. Even if he didn't share the same feeling, he smiled to see him being so happy to be here. There was a bit of laughter in his voice as he replied, "I'll show you how exciting it is."

He baited the line, giving a quick glance up at Connell as he opened the jar - but of course Connell wouldn't be curious in the way Riou and Meredy were. Right? Connell always seemed normal... That memory and sitting together with a very cheerful Connell almost made him forget why he was out here. But he needed to cast the line out first anyway and find the best time.

Connell watched Tyr open the jar with good behavior. He was expecting to see earthworms, so seeing the wriggly little things in the jar wasn't much of a surprise to him. But he was curious of something!

"Are earthworms the only bait in fishing?" he decided to ask.

And the hook went right through the center as Tyr looked up at Connell. "No, there are a lot of different baits... Worms are just the easiest to get."

Now to get the rod into position and ready to cast. It doesn't take long to do; Tyr could do this his eyes closed.

"Oh, I see! That makes sense," said Connell as he nodded, because he easily understood it. Earthworms are everywhere where there's land, after all.

But Connell had always wondered why Tyr can't ever catch a fish. He looked so skilled at this, too. Still, he doesn't comment or ask about it. He just remaining with a polite smile as he observed the other's actions.

He remained quiet for now, not wanting to scare a fish that wanted to bite unto Tyr's lure.

There would be no fish that would bite onto Tyr's lure. That happened once in the months he had been in the City, and that was because of all the extra fish in the lake while a people turned into mermaids. He cast his line, though, the sinker bobbing on the surface a distance away.

Spending time with Katara as he fished had made him more accustomed to having company with him during this quiet time. He didn't say a word as he blankly stared out at the sunlight dancing across the lake. It was a bit different fishing from a boat with the tide softly rocking the boat beneath them, but not distractingly so. He could still think and try to form the words that were on his mind.

Connell noticed the state that Tyr shortly fell into after casting the line in. Is he concentrating? Perhaps thinking of something?

It was hard to tell because of Tyr's unreadable face... He tried not to listen to the sound of Tyr's heart right now by distracting himself, listening in to the sound of water around them instead.

It was hard to tell how much Connell was really enjoying this trip on the lake. He wasn't really looking at the boy, though. His eyes were fixed on the movement of the waves and the few fish he could see near the surface of the water, though by and large he looked through these things more than at them.

There was some anxiety that seemed to raise with the thought of Jowy and Riou together here. It wasn't as though Tyr could - or cared enough - to keep them separated for as long as they remained in the City, but there was always that threat in the back of his mind that the inevitable would happen and, between the two of them at least, what happened in Jowston and Highland would happen here. And if one - or both - of them died here... Even if he didn't care enough to keep them for speaking to one another, seeing either of them die was high on his "don't let this happen" list.

...That was enough thinking over it. He'd been thinking since he first saw Jowy's arrival and then even more so when Riou confronted him. He had to say something, and at least Connell would understand.

"Did you know Jowy appeared here?" Tyr asked all of a sudden, deciding it would probably be the best place to start.

Connell truly was enjoying the day. He was honest with all of his smiles. But that all faded away when he felt the raised anxiety within Tyr's heart. It was difficult to try and ignore now. He wondered what was bothering the other. Did he perhaps just come here with him to try and shake off those feelings?

Or something else...?

But when Tyr finally brought the topic out, Connell's eyes widened. Jowy was here? But then again, he did recall seeing Jowy, because of a certain curse a few months ago. Is it that one, perhaps?

"Ah, I did see Jowy... But that was during the visitors curse," he stated clearly. It was months ago and he knew that Jowy left. He saw it with his own eyes.

Although he perked up at first hearing that Connell had seen Jowy - if he thought it so insignificant that he could say it like that, maybe Tyr had no cause for concern - but his previous mood returned as Connell continued.

Tyr shook his head and spoke in a clear, even voice. "He's here again; he showed up a few weeks ago, but hasn't disappeared yet, so..."

Hearing this, it caused Connell to pause. So, Jowy's back... Somehow, he's receiving ideas on why Tyr is troubled. In their timeline, Jowy is still Riou's enemy. Connell wondered what timeline Jowy was pulled from. If it was anything as serious as the others'... then the Tyr had every right to feel this way.

But Connell knew something that they didn't. The real result of the war. After all, he is from their future. But because he is, he also carries a heave in exchange. He must not tell them about it. They had to go through those themselves. All he could do is watch them and support them... just as he always done even in the past.

"... I see," was all could Connell reply for now. But his tone was ensuring Tyr that he understands. He was ready to listen to his reason.

No matter what is was, Connell did always act as a support for them. It was part of why Tyr felt comfortable speaking to the younger boy and spending time with him. He might know which of the two die - or if they both perish in that near future - but Connell seemed like the only one that would understand Tyr's concerns.

He kept his eyes on the bobbing sinker as he slowly continued, "I don't know how I should deal with them... Riou still sees Jowy as his friend, and Jowy... I can't trust someone like him. But still... I don't want either of them to get hurt here when it won't mean anything in the end."

Connell smiled a little at this. Tyr is truly kind. It shows just how much a true friend he is to Riou. But somehow, Connell feels a little crushed to be aware that there's going to be an unavoidable conflict with Tyr and Jowy. Riou must have it even harder right now...

"Tyr... You also forgave others who wronged you in the past..." Connell replied as he kept his smile softly, recalling the stories he had heard about Tyr. How even though there are people who tried to kill Tyr... But still, he had the heart to forgive them and even allow him in his army to fight together.

"It's the same feeling for Riou... Especially since Jowy had always been important to him. You might not trust Jowy, but Riou does. That's something we can't help... However, should something happen, I'm sure that no matter what... You'll be there for them, won't you?"

Connell moved a hand to Tyr's shoulder and softly encouraged him.

"Just as I'm always here for all of you. Tyr, don't carry the burden all by yourself... I'll be here to share it with you as well. Let's go through this together."

Tyr took a breath as Connell placed that hand on his shoulder. He didn't move to touch or look at him, but he felt himself relax a little. Even though Connell was essentially pointing out Tyr's hypocrisy - he asked Sonya to join him even when she told him she wanted to watch him die but Jowy outright denied that he would kill Riou - the fact he would share this with him overrode that a little.

The blinking of the sunlight on the waves was almost blinding.

He fell silent, a mixture of emotions going through him. Connell was a good friend. Even if they were just words, Tyr wanted to believe Connell truly wanted to at least share this trouble with him, not just because it affected both of them. He was too honest just say things.

"We will," Tyr finally said, in a firm tone. "You're right, Connell... It's really not my place to come between them... I don't know or trust Jowy, but Riou does, so..."

So he really shouldn't be concerning himself that much. Nevertheless, his mouth twisted as he admitted, "I want to eliminate the chance that something will happen to them. I don't want to just be there for them if..."

As he trailed off, his voice became harder. Getting to know Connell and meeting so many new friends didn't change the fact that, at times like these, he really wanted to go back to Gregminster and be with Gremio and the others again and not come back unless asked to.

Pointing out the hypocrisy was not Connell's intention, he just wanted to find the nearest situation wherein Tyr could relate well to Riou with their feelings... That was the situation that he had in mind. Both of them were able to forgive those who had hurt them. In that way, Connell felt Tyr might be able to understand it even a little.

"Yes..." Connell acknowledged Tyr's further word, "You are not blind nor deaf, Tyr. I believe that when it is necessary, you would be able to do something about the two of them to protect them. But until that moment comes... right now, we don't know what are Jowy's intentions. That's why it is hard to determine a decision."

As long as Jowy doesn't plan to bring harm to any of them here in the City, they would have no reason to fight him here.

It wasn't even entirely Jowy's and Riou's intentions that caused his concern. Certainly, it was a factor, but, at least in Tyr's mind, they weren't entirely in control or to blame for their own actions. In any case, he didn't think Riou was so blind he would trust someone who always carried ill will towards him.

The entire matter was frustrating. He slowly nodded in response to Connell's words. "Yeah..." For another few moments, he fell silent, wondering if he should say more on the matter.

...But it probably wouldn't get them anywhere for now. It was just talk. He turned towards the other then. "Thanks, Connell." Now to get rid of this topic, he smiled and shifted the rod closed to him without missing a beat. "Do you wanna try?"

Connell can only hope that he's actually being useful in aiding Tyr of his worries or if he's just making it worse... He quietly looked down at his knees for a moment. But then he turned to Tyr's face eventually, and saw his smile after the other's the silence. It relieved him and smiled back.

"Oh... Sure!" Connell replied enthusiastically. But he added a question shortly, looking a bit concerned. Still he remained smiling, "Is it really okay?"

In a way, Connell was helping Tyr. Even if Connell didn't share his same feeling of urgent concern, he was beside Tyr, and would be beside Tyr in the indeterminate future. It was relaxing despite the fact it was just between the two of them.

But with the subject change successful, Tyr nodded again. Connell was too cute in his enthusiasm. "Of course. It's easy: All you have to do is hold the rod like I do, and if you feel a tug, you pull the line in."

Which likely isn't something anyone has seen Tyr do.

Connell watched Tyr's pose to try and take in. When he understood and remembered it, he nodded once.

"Okay... I'll do my best!" he replied, making an encouraging pose with his two hands.

Perhaps that will change this time.

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