When a weight landed on her back, she smiled and held Alanna. Really the girl was such a child at times. Not that she minded though, she glad that Alanna was a happy girl. It would have been difficult if she had succumbed to the disaster that was he parents' death. She would have hated to see her best friend be depressed all her life. Yes, she knew that it haunted the raven and she knew that there nothing that she could do to keep Alanna from thinking about it from time to time, but she tried to keep the girl happy. So far, it looked like she was doing a fine job so far.<br/><br/>"Off we go, m'lady," she said in a chivalrous manner. She hooked her arms under Alanna's legs and began to trek to the lake. She enjoyed this, nor did she mind carrying the girl. It was fun and she felt as if she could protect her in that way. Unlike Alanna, Ellyn had built a great amount of muscle overtime, being the tomboy that she was. It wasn't as if she looked manly, though her body had smooth and toned muscle definition. She was sure that many men in the village didn't find it appealing which made her happy. However, she was on the lookout for those who wanted Alanna. She growled at the thought.<br/><br/>When they arrived at the late, Ellyn set Alanna off her back and to the ground. A bright smile came to her face and she looked at the crystal clear water. "Today is perfect," she said beaming at her friend. "Last one in is a rotten egg!!" She stripped herself of her clothing as fast as she could, having a tough time with her corset. Ellyn had no modesty when it came to being in the nude, her tanned skin glistened in the sun before she ran off, jumping into the water. She was submerged in the cool water for a while before she resurfaced. She let out a gasp of air and laughed. Her thoughts took her away from that feeling of dread she had felt earlier.