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"Mr. Marshes!" Lucia jumped on Marshes back, causing the Argonian to almost fall into the small pond before them. "Lucia," muttered the man in a faux angry tone as the girl laughed happily and put the hat Marshes was wearing on her instead. He grabbed the fishing pole and frowned like a child at her, her wide grin never leaving her face.

"Tereethis, you should really discipline your kids more," he called to the Argonian in the water as he grabbed a fish with his hands with unsurpassed swiftness; no doubt a result of his assassin training and threw it at Marshes, the wobbling fish almost getting away from him. "You try to say 'no' to them when they get those sad faces," smirked the assassin. Sky blue eyes rolled as Marshes threw the fish into the large basket where many other fish lie, already dead from lack of water.

Sofie was playing hide and seek with Lydia, then going into tag. Marshes smiled as he looked up at the sun and closed his eyes, basking in its warmth.

Surprisingly, it was Tereethis who wanted to bring everyone out to go fishing. The girls were ecstatic of course, to be spending time with their father.

"This was a good idea," Marshes mused to Tereethis as he sat next to him. "I figured the girls could use some family time, especially since I am out most of the time."

"Take some time to relax yourself." It wasn't hard for Marshes to notice that the whole time they have been out, Tereethis was not relaxed as he should be. His eyes were darting hastily, hand always trained on the dagger at his waist. Even looking like a normal civilian, Tereethis radiated 'trained killer' to people who knew him well.

'"A moment of relaxation can be as rewarding as it is dangerous."'

Marshes looked confused for a second. "That is something my father taught me. My blade must always be ready and trained on my foes."

"But there are no enemies right now, Tereethis, just family and friends."

"But there are bandits," the assassin pointed out.

Marshes hated to admit that he did have a point, bandits were everywhere these days. Even so, it didn't mean that you shouldn't relax every once and a while. And Tereethis was in much need of a relaxing evening.

Marshes stood up, taking the slight opening that Tereethis had to swipe the dagger away from his belt, pretty ninja like he had to point out.

"Hey!" Tereethis jumped up, reaching out to grab the dagger away from Marshes but the former dockworker had both height and reach to his advantage.

"Looks like you're already relaxed enough to not keep a firm hand on your weapon," Marshes smirked and twirled the dagger in his hand.

Tereethis flushed in embarrassment. "That's because I was around you!" He fumed, all essence of previous calmness gone from the frustration of his skills being made fun of.

Marshes chuckled. "Aw, how cute! The assassin can blush," Marshes couldn't deny how entertaining it was to make fun of the usually calm and collected man.

This only made Tereethis blush more as he threw his hands up in frustration, exhaling an annoyed breath. "Fine!" he fumed, crossing his arms. "What do you want to do?"

"Catch fish."

Tereethis rose a brow. "That's what we've been doing."

Marshes shook his head. "No, not the way you were doing it, but the way most Argonians do. With our mouth."

Tereethis' face puckered a bit like he had eaten something sour. "Raw fish? That doesn't sound fun, Marshes." Though he was aware many Argonians did indeed catch fish that way, he was never taught to do so. Catching fish with his hands worked well for him.

"Come on." Marshes grasped Tereethis' hand, the assassin marveling silently at how warm Marshes' hand felt.

They rolled up their pants and sleeves, stepping into a more steep side of the water, up to their waists.

"Catching with your mouth is actually not too different from catching with your hands," began Marshes like a teacher to their student. The Argonian was excited he'd teach the all knowing assassin something he didn't know.

"How so?"

"You use your eyes like you would say an assassination target." He figured he'd use terms and situations Tereethis was used to and assassinations were a perfect example.

"I see," Tereethis nodded, examining how Marshes scanned the water with his eyes, very much the same way Tereethis would for an assassination. His arms were staying at his sides, his snout sniffing ever so slightly. The way Marshes carried himself at that moment, made it seem like he was doing this for a long time.

As quick as a whip, Marshes dipped his head into the water, emerging another second with a medium sized fish in his mouth.

Tereethis chuckled at the sight of his friend's mouth full of fish, a goofy grin on his lips as he looked at Tereethis. He spit the fish out back into the water, shaking his now wet head and brushed his feathery blue hair with his claws.

"See?" He said. "Not so hard."

Tereethis crossed his arms. "For you, maybe." He waded into the water, standing next to Marshes and getting into the same position Marshes was. He scanned the water, plunging his head into the cold depths. It was like slow motion, his head swishing to look for a fish to grab. He cursed, his mouth bubbling in the water. Since Argonian's could breath underwater, Tereethis was in there for a good few minutes, until he resurfaced, growling in annoyance. Marshes laughed and Tereethis shot a glare his way.

"Don't worry, you'll get it."

Tereethis smiled slightly, nodding. "Thanks, Marshes."

Marshes touched his head, ruffling the younger's 'hair'. "It's no trouble."

Before Tereethis could stop himself, he purred into Marshes' touch, the gesture reminding him of his father's gentle caress when he was young. Marshes stood there, not moving his hand as Tereethis nudged his hand like a puppy to its master. His eyes were slightly shut, looking more innocent and somber than usual.

He's remembering something…I should- Marshes tried to move his hand away, but he was frozen, fighting with his desires and wanting to make Tereethis comfortable by not reminding him of his sad past. I can't though. Why?

"Pa!" The sound of the girls calling pulled them out of their little world and they parted. Marshes chuckled awkwardly. "Sorry, you had a…leaf in your hair." Yeah, leaf, good one, Marshes.

Tereethis nodded slightly. "Thank you. We should go, it's getting dark." Marshes nodded as well as Tereethis went to gather the girls and get all their belongings. Marshes wanted to punch himself for his stupidity as he went to help Tereethis out. Marshes noticed how Tereethis wouldn't look at him during the trip back. He could swear he spied a blush on Tereethis' face, but Marshes was probably just seeing things.

Yeah, that must be it.

Another Chapter! Awkward fish catching for the win! Reviews make me want to write more. R/R...please