She seemed to shake herself well enough and though Alvin was still a little suspicious, he relaxed his features as she spoke. "Good," he managed a smile then, amused by her surprise.

"Yes, Sloane had been quite keen to attend today. I'm not sure why given our... aversion to the park." Perhaps she was fairing better at forcing herself to get used to it again. Alvin didn't exactly miss it all that much, so hadn't felt the pull to work on it. He could still feel the anxiety at the base of his spine, making him hyper-aware of the lake's edge. If he thought about it too much he could still feel the cold waves over his shoulders and his head as he'd tried to swim out, but hadn't been able to make a difference.

Her smile soothed it away though and he was able to dispel those thoughts for another time. "I'm glad she dragged us though." He said plainly, still a little unsure of where they stood, but figuring being more straightforward wouldn't hurt?