Jak stares up at the sky, watching the sun creep over the horizon as he waits at the dock. The water calm at this time, leaving a small opening for adventuring across the ocean.
"Jak! Erwen's coming!" a boy yells, drawing Jak's attention from the rising sun. Daxter jogs over to Jak's position, panting and gulping down air.
'You're out of shape, Dax,' Jak teases, poking his friend in the ribs.
"Oh, hardy-har-har. You're hilarious," Daxter snarks, swatting at the hand. Jak grins innocently. Daxter, for all of his short stature and buck teethed sass, was loyal and friendly, something Jak faintly remembers being surprised at when he first arrived at the village all those years ago.
"Anyway, Erwen should be out here soon," Daxter tells Jak.
'Did you wake her up?' Jak asks. Daxter stops his shifting and stares blankly at the water.
"Aw, crap," Daxter mumbles. Jak covers his smile as he silently laughs, looking toward the village. He spots a white haired girl running toward them, a blue aura around her.
'Here she comes,' Jak motions. Daxter scowls at Jak, then at Erwen as she skids to a stop in front of them, blue fading out of her eyes, leaving behind grey.
"What took so long?" Daxter demands, putting his hands on his hips. Jak rolls his eyes while Erwen snorts at Daxter's attitude.
"I'm up, I'm dressed, what more could you want?" Erwen snarks, opening her arms wide. Daxter scrunches up his nose and sticks out his tongue in response. Erwen laughs and turns to Jak with a grin.
"And hello, Jak. It's nice to see you this morning," Erwen comments pleasantly. Jak grins at Erwen while Daxter groans.
'Hello, Erwen," Jak replies with a nod.
"Can we PLEASE go?" Daxter huffs. Erwen turns back to Daxter with a grin Jak recognizes as her preparing to tease someone. She swiftly pulls Daxter into a headlock, getting a yelp from him.
"Why? Do you want some attention too?" Erwen practically purrs. Without letting Daxter answer, she starts to give him a noogie, messing up his hair even more.
"Ack! Jak, help me!" Daxter yelps, flailing underneath Erwen's arm. Jak sighs and rolls his eyes before picking Erwen up, causing her to release Daxter with a squeak. Jak then drops her into the boat before climbing in himself.
"Fine, I won't tease Dax anymore. Just… don't pick me up then drop me, "Erwen asks, pulling herself into the seat closest to the fan.
"Ha! That's what you get!" Daxter laughs, climbing into the boat. Jak huffs out a laugh and leans back, closing his eyes and relaxing. He hears Erwen start up the fan and feels the wind start to rush by. Jak smiles, excited for a new adventure.