able to make it - open; introduction/trying to swim

[michael t.]

YOU NEVER GAVE UP ON ME; WHY DON'T YOU?
I'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU SEE; WHY WON'T YOU?

Michael knew about Pyrrhic... sorta. It would've been difficult for the bobcat not to know that his sister and Diya had adopted a new child, considering how close they all were. That wasn't even mentioning how often he visited, with the chances of him not spotting the new addition to the family at all being quite low. However, besides knowing the kid's name and seeing brief flashes of him around the house, the dealer hadn't actually met his new nephew. Which he wasn't really happy about, since he generally liked knowing his family, especially Roxanne's little ones. Rox coming into his life and taking him in as her brother had been one of the best things that had ever happened to him, so it was natural that he wanted to repay that love to all her children. Even if occasionally his affection came in... odd ways, such as his half bullying playful manner towards Trygve. Although, to be fair, Ry had always been more than willing to dish it out as well, which is what had made their uncle / nephew – and mentor / apprentice – relationship work so well. That is, of course, until Trygve took off for The Pitt.

The bobcat knew it was never a good idea to linger too long on what had happened with Trygve, so he instead focused on what was going on in the moment. One of the benefits of having a hut so close to the shore meant that Michael essentially saw everyone who went in or out of the ocean, including exploratory little kids like Pyrrhic. The thief couldn't help but let out a soft snort as he heard the other's exclamation, his head shaking from side to side. How had Roxie not taught the kid that the ocean was salty, yet? Still laughing a bit, Michael then got up to his paws, moving over to where the water was lapping lightly at the sand before he spoke, "The both of them are right – sea water isn't really for drinking purposes. Don't feel too bad about it, though. My own pups tried to do essentially the same thing..." Well, he distinctly remembered Midas jokingly trying to dunk Franklin's head under the water and that being what had made Frankie drink ocean water, but it was sort of similar. Shaking his head a bit at the memory, the dealer then questioned, "Do your moms know that you're out here? You best not be taking advantage of Rox's busy schedule." He really did have to wonder how she was juggling everything lately – maybe he'd ask her later about how he could help out a bit more.

— Reggan