Anne
He feels the splash and responds by diving into the river. It's about 3-4 feet deep, at least in the area they're in. He raises up in front of his redhead friend and splashes her back playfully. He seems to be enjoying himself very much, like a young boy's first time in a river with a friend. Most times he's been in water was for travelling and training, so not the most fun memories come from swimming. But she opened that door for him. He runs his hands through his hair, washing it. "Who new splashing could be so fun?" He asks in a sort of undertone. It speaks to his limited childhood when you stop and think about it.
Mary
Not being the most... Let's say well trained in the arts of swimming, Elowen's abilities when it came to water was limited. She resorted to splashing around to keep herself afloat and move. Completely different from her Water Macen friend, who seemed to see this as their natural habitat. Couldn't be because of their name, being 'Water Macen.' He launched himself up, splashing water onto Elowen, practically soaking her up. Wait... How will they dry? They don't have some sort of drying magic, do they? Oh well, too late. She spun her hands in a way that it shot a spray of water at Leon as a sort of pay back. She seemed skilled at spraying water. Seems like she has done something like this. Could it be, she used water as a form of weapon? No, that was far from the truth. She just got bored of using ordinary watering tools to water the farm so she decided to just figure out something to make it more fun for her. Seemed like it applied here too! It was achieved with what seemed to be a very high speed flick of the wrist, Elowen being very good with moving and controlling her body. She indeed was an interesting specimen. 

Most of her life, she hasn't really had too much fun. Her family ostracized from the community for having a whole family lineage of dark arts users. Apparently, there have been family records about her mother's side of the family being a powerful line of witches. That was probably far from the truth as Elowen herself has no magical abilities. That's how genetics works right? Anyways, she was never allowed to play with the other children of the town. She even had a crush on a boy who lived a few meters down, but they were never allowed to see each other again. The boy of course left the town once he reached adulthood, Elowen finding him dead, his blood sucked out of him by the 4 unequivocal marks on his neck.

A vampire. A few days later, she found the one who did it. Simply her brother, you see? Her brother was the one who fed on the one she could actually feel attraction to. It hurt her when she had to put him down, but it was for the greater good... Was it not?

"Yeah it's quite fun. But we shouldn't waste our energy any more than we already have. Plus, we need to dry ourselves off... It isn't in our best of interest to walk into a village in our undergarments"

She said, backing off from Leon's playfulness. She was still good old Elowen. The same Elowen who was careful when it came to conservation of Energy. That was a lie. She was just really anxious about being attacked when they are still in their undies and wraps. She sat herself down on a dune, allowing herself to dry off for a while... They should just follow this river to a town eh?
Anne
Leon dives into the river a few more times and Elowen states that they should probably get going now. He nods, hops out, and twists his body to get the water off of him. He then rings out his pants and joins her on the dune. Back to the heat, the intense dry heat. At least he got his refreshment. "Yeah, I agree. No one needs to see us in our undergarments. Especially you. If they do, they might try to take you away." He states with a chuckle. This is the first time Leon has directly seen more of her skin. Certainly, throughout their travels and long nights, she's undressed before. For instance, sleeping in more comfortable clothing or changing into clean garments. But not to this extent. The man doesn't pay much attention to her body though. Ever since they met, he's known that she has a fit and capable physique. She needs to be in shape, or else she couldn't manage those sword techniques that she taught him or even the quick movements that are specific to her style! Leon stands up after a moment of drying. He offers her his hand to help her stand up then grabs his garment and slides it on. He then picks up his sweater, flask and quiver. "Let's get going." He starts following the river's path, walking on the left side of it. 

The macen didn't think it could get any hotter. But the weather proves him incorrect. The sun starts to blaze on the two of them. He isn't sweating again yet, but he surely feels it. Fortunately for them, or him, a small village appears! It's in the distance and a few people are outside. He sighs happily, glad that they made they made the right choice. Like Elowen, he's becoming hungry again, so those trades will be necessary. "There it is. I hope at least one of them can speak Sebduian or Mentian." He states.
Mary
She watches him have his fun. Pity, she could stare at that body for a good while. But being as careful as she is with their belongings, she had to put an end to it. Maybe if they find a lake in some uncharted territory he could have some more fun, but it honestly wasn't the time or place. The highlands are known for their marauders, who seem to appear from the dunes themselves. Even the animals are hard wired to steal and kill. The desert was a kill or be killed environment where all the cards were in. If you were unfortunate enough to get struck down once, that would be the last time that ever happens to you. Don't get beaten in the desert. Nor do you want to get beaten in the interwebs. Get protected by our sponsor, Nord VP- No. No Sponsors. Thousands of years too early. Our sponsor was water and water was going to protect us!

Elowen today was wearing very little clothes. At least at this specific moment. She only really wore a wrapping around her chest, which did a good job at not coming off, and underwear. Simple as that. Everything else was visible. After she dried off completely, she rubbed off all of the sand, making sure she doesn allow any to stay in her clothes. Those are annoying to get out when cleaning clothes. She slipped on her shirt, which was still somewhat baggy on her. It really did a good job at hiding the fact that she had a less than average chest. Good on her for no back pains. After that was all buttoned up, she slipped on her trousers, tying up the breech straps, finally putting on her boot. Now she looked exactly like Elowen used to! Full body is covered, none of that suggestive clothing. On her helmet, sword belt, and bag goes.

"That's why I have my bodyguard here innit? So no one tries to take me away."

She said, jokingly, as she walked off, following the river upwards. Towns tend to proliferate near the ocean as there is more to get there than the bottom of the river. Don't get me wrong, the bottom of the river is also good, but one day, you'll be getting a bucket full of human excrement rather than plump and juicy fish. 

The heat was absolutely horrid here. At least for her water macen friend. She was completely fine, being trained to tolerate higher and higher temperatures. She turned to Leon with her water flask. She didn't remember if he filled up his so it shouldn't be an issue if she lended hers to him. She didn't see an issue with it, why should he? 

But of course, as they continued to walk on, a small temporary fishing settlement appeared over the horizon. Definitely not the main village, but it was most definitely a welcoming sight. It was a small village with everything you need for it to be a village, except for a large number of people. Sure, there were a lot of people outside, but you shouldn't be surprised if that was the bulk of them.