[ Meanwhile, Joel is pretty damn adjusted. The new pool at Paradisa is like nothing he's ever experienced or seen before the outbreak, so he's plenty fine with Ellie's first real swimming lesson taking place here. They don't even have to worry about contamination or disease. He steadies a firm hand on her shoulder and tries to guide her over to the shallow end.
There's hidden amusement in his dark features. Don't be a baby, Ellie. ]
No pallets.
[ He's dressed rather similarly, trunks and a loose t-shirt. Like pseudo-father, like pseudo-daughter. ]
You'll be fine.
[ And he must be certain about that, because despite her obvious nerves he's taking her over to the steps that will lead them into the water. It's way past time she learned to swim. ]
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There's hidden amusement in his dark features. Don't be a baby, Ellie. ]
No pallets.
[ He's dressed rather similarly, trunks and a loose t-shirt. Like pseudo-father, like pseudo-daughter. ]
You'll be fine.
[ And he must be certain about that, because despite her obvious nerves he's taking her over to the steps that will lead them into the water. It's way past time she learned to swim. ]