[Yuck, indeed. Still, she can see the appeal in the clear, clean shine of the water, especially lit up as it is at night. It seems pretty and calm, but that doesn't take away from the foul odor of the chemicals keeping it that way.

Ye oldes hate the pool. She'll dip her feet in, at least, to give them a reprieve from her heels.]

Oh, is that what you wanted to talk about? When it comes down to it, it's just a feeling I had. Personality-wise, we have some things in common, though I think it takes more to make you lose your temper. [Dumping fish on Riri, for example. She inclines her head with a soft smirk.] You seem to like indulging a bit and taking your recreation, and, well, I've been called lazy every now and then. Your perspective on love ... and, hearing you talking about being a scale, I'd like to hope the Goddess fulfills a similar role in my life.

[Manuela pauses, drawing her ankle through the pool water's resistance.] ...And I thought you were a looker when we started this game. I could see us being deemed compatible.