Ooops... (open)

[fireopal]

OOC: I had a sudden rush of muse... couldn't help it. =)

Daze walked alongside the creek, his bod relaxed but his eyes full of curiosity. The dog's claws sunk into the moist earth, just enough to create faint prints in the dirt. Daze's tail swung gently back and forth, his steps coming faster and faster. Soon Daze had kicked into a swift lope, his strides long and smooth. The dog's floppy ear bumped against his brown cranium, over and over again. The other ear was pulled forward, tuned into the rushing of the creek beside him.

But suddenly Daze slipped, a yelp rolling from his maw as his hind legs slid right through the thick mud on the bank. The dog struggled, but he had no chance and was quickly pulled into the creek's cold depths. Daze thrashed around, his eyes open wide as he felt cold water weigh him down. Daze quickly kicked into a dog paddle, and focused on the bank ahead. Soon he reached the edge, and was now left with the task of hauling himself up the slippery bank.

Daze furrowed his eyebrows, and with a sudden burst of energy he attempted to zip up the incline. Daze made it halfway, but then started slipping again. But, finally, he felt the grass underneath his paws. Daze sighed, relieved, when he cast a glance to the side. There was a perfect, easy slope that gradually led to the water and was virtually mud less. A frown quickly developed on Daze's maw as he realized that he could have just used that for an exit. And as he glanced at his muddy, wet pelt the frown only grew. But in a second, it was wiped off his face.

Daze whirled around, his eyes laid upon a large duck that had took a landing in the creek. He uttered a few loud barks, charged full of energy and excitement. Daze then bounded toward the creek, and launched himself toward the duck. But before his jaws could possibly reach it, it flew off. Daze then landed smack in the middle of the creek, and realized his mistake. "Aaaah! I hate this stinkin' creek!" he shrieked, and kicked out in the water.

[kaneko]

Khaz had been sitting nearby, ready to help out if the other dog needed any assistance. The cattledog was an excellent swimmer and laughed slightly when Daze jumped for the duck and fell back into the waters. He figured that he must be getting tired from all the swimming so far and decided that he should probably go and help him out.

With a few long strides, he was at the riverbank and then he plunged in with a small splash. He swam strongly to Daze and gave a friendly smile, swimming in slow circles around him. "Ay there," he said amiably, his trademarked lazy grin on his face. "Need some help gettin' out or what?"

[fireopal]

Daze's attention was soon drawn to the new arrival as a light spray of water hit his face, announcing Khaz's entry. The dog listened to his words, and attempted to stay afloat at the same time. A few times Daze started to sink, but every time he managed to right himself again. "Uh, nooooo." Daze replied, a little embarrassed that someone had been watching him. But eventually Daze realized that help wouldn't hurt, and with a sigh he spoke again, "Yes." he grumbled.

[kaneko]

"Alright then," Khaz said calmly. "Just relax then," he said. It wouldn't be very easy to drag a wriggling dog to shore. He gently grabbed the scruff of (or collar on) Daze's neck and began swimming steadily towards shore. The water was lapping at his face and occasionally got into his nose, but he didn't let it affect him. He finally let go of the other dog once they were in about an inch of water or whatever depth that he stopped floating in. Khaz sat on dry land and smiled in a friendly way. "There now, was that so bad?" he asked, standing up for only a moment to shake the water from his fur before sitting again.

[fireopal]

Daze felt a tug on his collar, and a light pressure was put on the back of his neck as he was dragged toward shore. Daze tried to be patient, and help Khaz out with the process, but he didn't really know what to do and so he mainly kept still. The water whirled around Daze, and occasionally a splash of it would land on his face. The dog's eyes were wearily kept on the surrounding water, and he found that he had grown to despise it. Daze shook his head, freeing himself from some of the cold liquid. Soon Khaz had managed to pull him into the shallows, and Daze gratefully dragged himself onto shore. The dog fiercely shook his pelt, sending water flying everywhere. Daze's gaze then landed on Khaz, and a sheepish smile appeared on his face. "Uh, thanks..." Daze said, his tail thumping against the ground in a friendly wag.