Oksana had went back to searching for hoppers after Cyril's had gotten away from him. They had both caught one so she considered it to be a good day for the both of them. The sound of him entering the water brought her attention to him but then she noticed the light was fading. She hadn't meant to be out as long as she had and needed to get back to her mother.
“Hey Cyril,” she called from the bank, “It's getting late should probably get home before I'm missed. I had a lot of fun and thanks for teaching me about hoppers. I hope maybe we can do it again.” With that she flashed the boy a smile before her dark form turned back toward Hearthwood.
Fade