<div class="floatright">(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/hopefox17/Marano1.png)</div>Katul stripped off his armour and set it down on one of the rocks, examining it while standing in just his soaked loincloth. The water would be no good for it in the long run, but for now, all he could do was to shake the water out of it and squeeze its meagre padding to to rid it of excess moisture. He looked over at Rose, his eyes quickly travelling over the curves that her soaked robe highlighted.<br/><br/>"Thank you," he said as he worked. "Your witchlight isn't ruined by the water, which is more than I say for my lantern." He had still gripped the device in his left hand when he washed up on the muddy bank, though only time would tell if it would ever function again. "I'm not hurt, it was merely a rough tumble. I'm more worried for the equipment we were so careful to gather."<br/><br/>He laid the lantern and his coil of rope on the rocks, then unwound his loincloth, twisting it to squeeze the water out of it before laying it on a rock. He shook his head and shoulder and stamped his feet in an effort to dry himself, then started hunting around for his sword.<br/><br/>A minute later, he gave a triumphant shout, and returned to Rose's position with his sword held carefully. "Some luck still stays with me, then," he said. He bundled up all of his equipment and made the climb easily, hauling himself up to stand next to Rose. "This water must come from somewhere, and lead somewhere," he mused, looking up and down the stream. "If we can rejoin the others, Three might have an idea for how to proceed."<br/><br/>He held his bundle of clothing and equipment over his crotch when he realised Rose was averting his gaze. "I hope I don't make you afraid of me, Rose," he said, lowering his voice. "You should know that I treat all of my women with honour and respect. But your caution is wise."<br/><br/>He looked up into the darkness, seeing Zabeth perched precariously above them. "We are alright," he called. "We will rejoin you when we can. Send down a rope?"