Arthur sighs in contentment.
Both of his feet are barefoot and dipped into the water just below his knees. He does not even bother to roll up his pants. He knows he can dry them with his Fire later.
When Liam hears Arthur sigh, he smiles and smacks Arthur's back.
"Told you, didn't I?" he grins widely.
Arthur closes his eyes. He feels refreshed, like he has gone through a spiritual cleansing. He unknowingly smiles.
He takes a long, deep breath and holds it.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
Then he exhales slowly.
He takes another deep breath, holds it, and exhales again.
When he opens his eyes, all of his wariness has been washed away, just like the water comes to the shore and returns to the sea.
"How is this possible?" he mutters. He is Fire, and yet water does this to him.
An answer comes to him almost immediately.
It's because this is Mother Nature's way of helping you.
Arthur jerks slightly, his left foot stepping back.
