[She's noted the absence, but he's been keeping so busy with trying to figure out how this place works (and never too absent on direct contact) that she hasn't truly marked it. Of course she's missed him... but it's never occurred to her that he might actually be avoiding her.
That is, until he fumbles like that and starts packing up everything he'd brought with him. A few pieces fall into place, and she purses her lips. At least she isn't naked, to assuage some of his blushing, having put on a simple swimsuit before getting in. She moves in the water until she's closer to where he is, then pulls herself out and onto the side of the pool.]
I wasn't doing anything. [She tells him steadily, looking first at him and then to the bucket.] What are you doing?
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That is, until he fumbles like that and starts packing up everything he'd brought with him. A few pieces fall into place, and she purses her lips. At least she isn't naked, to assuage some of his blushing, having put on a simple swimsuit before getting in. She moves in the water until she's closer to where he is, then pulls herself out and onto the side of the pool.]
I wasn't doing anything. [She tells him steadily, looking first at him and then to the bucket.] What are you doing?