[ Really the others should thank him for his service in saving them all from Rook's antics for at least a little while. As much as he's also content to remain coiled up with his newly claimed mate, it would be in their best interest not to break curfew by too much. Lest their housewardens scold them for being bad examples...

Azul and Vil may not be Riddle, but Jade and Rook are no strangers to how their house leaders can be. ]

I imagine your potion is due to expire soon as well... It is a shame. I would have enjoyed spending more time here with you.

[ Jade's left eye glows brilliantly under the darkness surrounding them, pulling himself free from Rook to head up toward the surface to grab at his still floating clothing. Small bioluminescent lights flickering to life down his tail now that their cover has fully darkened as it drags slowly around Rook's form.

A lake really is nothing compared to an ocean for a merman he and Floyd's sizes. ]