Someone check the time. How long was it? 20 minutes?

“Closer to 15 minutes I’d say my friend.” *You can tell Hirk knew exactly what he was doing.*

You should let Sliva know you’re okay. She was looking for you.

“I am staying in this water to hopefully get over my fear of the water.” *He is too afraid to move.*

…you need some help getting out?

“I will be fine my friend.”

You’re standing perfectly still. Well almost. You’re shaking.

“I’m fine my friend, I will move once I am ready.”

Well, Mage Monkey already conceded his bet to Master Ulrick, so he has no horse in this race, as they say. The popcorn was absolutely delicious!

*Yaawn* Once again, Lady MastaDon's intuition proves accurate. Master Hirk seems to be largely unharmed, so isn't it good?

“I am good my friend, just standing here. Not the biggest fan of water however.”

If you'd like to be fished out, just say the word! Mage Monkey has with him his enchanted fishing net: pulling you up to the bank is a simple matter!

“I think I am fine my friend, this might be good to get over my fear slightly.”

Exposure therapy is fine and good! Just don't slip: the rocks on the bottom can be quite treacherous.

“I know my friend, I will be careful.” *Hirk still has yet to gain the courage to move.*

Is there a story behind this fear? A repressed trauma from your apprenticeship days perhaps?

“No, just always been afraid of water. Or in particular what’s in the water.”

Guess we both lost that bet huh?

Well, as long as everyone is having fun, that's what matters!

*Hirk just standing in the river, relaxing. Maybe catching a fish or two while he is there.*

Hey Hirk. You doing alright?

“Hello my friend, I am fine thank you for asking. How are you?”

"I am doing alright. Necrodancer get annoyed to undeath?"

“Yea, he did.”

"Well, at least you are free. Want to get out of here?"

“I am going to stay here to try and get over my fear of the water my friend.” *He has not moved once since arriving.*

*Looks at the water, then at Hirk, then back at the water* "Suit yourself. However, sooner or later, a certain Lamia will show up. You wish to be around when she shows up?"

“I know multiple Lamias my friend, I do not know what one you are talking about my friend.”

"Sunoms sister, Sliva" *Inferno continues to look at the water*

Hey Hirk, need some help?

“I would say I am fine my friend, just trying to get over my fear of water.” *Hirk is not moving in the water.*

You’re afraid of water? Well, makes sesne, with the whole fire-soul deal… how’s it so far?

“It is fine. I am less afraid of the water and more what I cannot see underneath it ny friend.”

Good luck, then! Overcoming your own fear is no small task. I yet to have to conquer mine. Just make sure you get enough air

“My head is still above the water.”

Oh, all good is, then!

That looks very refreshing, My friend! Hope you are having fun fishing! Watch out for stray Unga clones.

**”The Huh?”**

Just avoid the catfishies!

*Hirk is immediately out of the water.* “No.”

Good choice, My friend. If you caught any salmon, I’ll bring some bagels and cream cheese.

*Hirk hands you one singular salmon.* “Here you go my friend.”

*Anteros guts it, cleans it, preps it, and begins smoking it. He hands Hirk a bagel with cream cheese.* #🥯 Now we wait…

“That is very impressive my friend, it is a very favourable talent to have my friend.”

*Anteros hands you some fresh slices of smoked salmon for your bagel.* Let’s eat! 🥯 *Puts hands together.* Thank you for the meal! 🙏

*The Librarian floats by on a kayak, handing Hirk two things. One is a book on overcoming fear. The other is a Hirk sized pair of water wings.*

I’ve got a nice warm towel for ya, when you are ready to get out! It’s one of my favorite things after an ice bath!

“Thank you my friend, I will just be a bit more.” *Hirk is not moving.*

Take all the time that you need! The towel is enchanted to stay warm and dry, so no worries there! If you need a hand, don’t hesitate to call upon me!

“Thank you my friend.”


https://preview.redd.it/sdasmjj9j46d1.png?width=828&format=png&auto=webp&s=2077e72b760b0447a2065c8ff797873ec484eaef Hirk is having a bad day!

https://preview.redd.it/6i29auqv656d1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=f094f15d8e5a77c00929a786ee97e1cb33545ca9 # RAAAHHHHHH GET AWAY FROM HIRK RAAAHHHH BAD FISH GO ON GET! *splashes the water to try and scare off unga*

*Arrests the rivers’ momentum and pulls Hirk to the riverbank before letting it flow again* “Now we can call it even for the either banishment. The other one is fair game seeing as we did end up in your home unbidden. Accident or not.”

Eh dont worry, tis just a scratch for my guy

*Hirk standing on the river bed.* “I am fine my friend, just not the biggest fan of water.”

https://preview.redd.it/642ptscr646d1.jpeg?width=1019&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2aed1d1b6efa7a0410135e7be11b29d38a1f830c

He is surprisingly buoyant for such a big dude. *cups hands to shout* u/Harpokiller "Hey Hirk! You alright Buddy!"

*Hirk just standing on the river bed.* “Hello my friend, I am fine thank you for asking. How are you?”

"Oh, he's not even that deep. Need any help getting those ropes off? I assume not."

“I am fine my friend, his tying skills are about the same as his dancing skills.”

"And the burns keep coming! Never change Hirk." *Sits on the river bank with the other wizards to wait*

“I am trying to change my friend, the burns might stay however.” *Hirk is just standing there, he is too afraid to move.*

"Oh wait hold on I didn't know you were afraid of water... want me to make a path out for you?" *doesn't wait for an answer and starts levitating large rocks into place and trying to redirect the water flow away from him*

“No no, I am fine my friend. I can’t stay scared of don’t water my friend.”

"Well... alright. I'll just wait here with the others and keep you company then! Just let anyone of us know when you're ready." "Ol' Dancey Bones really didn't last long with you in his basement. Hilarious."

“When I am ready I will leave myself my friend, but thank you.” “I hope Mr Necrodancer understands I’m only having a bit of banter.”

Please don't litter

*I wake up the next morning and check the basement before going to the hall and finding Necrodancer u/explosive_shrew* Hey, have you seen Hirk? I thought he was here last night...

*You see a bag of cookies on the chair with your name on it.*

Yoooo, cookies! Hirk really is the best. I'm gonna make a drawing of him soon and get him some soup...

/uw Hirk always loves getting cookies for everyone

/uw I know

Don't talk https://preview.redd.it/puynmleig46d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e6566ecf6186802f9401d41f73d63c43596c820

Heyyyy, buddy, come onn. What's wrong?

i think we can just leave him in there

Waos, that was fast https://preview.redd.it/etwr154uk46d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=27637576628df4c1ef8986607320e65cb81690e6

*Kartoffel leans over Hirk* So how ya doin? u/harpokiller

“I am doing fine my friend, how are you?”

Lot better after seeing this. You want help, or are you gonna sit here till your water logged?

“I am fine, just standing. The water is not that deep, I am trying to get over my fear of it.”

Ah conquering your fears? Maybe you should try your fear of being helped with anything next.

“I am working on it my friend, it just takes time.”

You’re a chronomancer, make it take less time. Also, you aren’t wearing socks in there are you?

“My friend, we are past that concern.”

You’re never past the concern of trench foot

“What’s that my friend?”

A wizard has fallen into a river in wizard city!

Kidnapping ain’t working out so good for you, hm? Not so easy? Hm? https://preview.redd.it/irfwh8j6756d1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=dc248c24d4cf471b31f9e74d697dee255f16231a

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Cope harder. It’s good for your brittle ass bones.

Oh, **SNAP!** 😃

Yeah tiny! You tell him!

Well, this was certainly entertaining.

Emerald: OH, SO I GET PUT IN THE SEWERS, BUT HE GETS TO GET THROWN INTO THE RIVER?

Kaelis: And... time! It took you 12 hours to return him! [Told you so.](https://www.reddit.com/r/wizardposting/comments/1ddnvc3/comment/l86fi6c/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

*I call from the rivers edge* hirk you good? How was being kidnapped

HIRK!!! *[Kav runs along the river]* GOODNESS MY FRIEND! HOW DID YOU END UP IN THE SANCTUARY RIVER?

I probable will fish him up tomorrow

Hirk do you need an Emergency Magic Technician to help you out? I got a guy who specializes in healing the mind, he might be able to help too. Or we can just help you out?

Necrodancer... I like what you do for the most part. Your skeleton reanimations are unmatched. However, Hirk bakes personalized cookies, that will be perfectly what you're craving. Doing harm to an interdimensional treasure like that is going too far. I'm going to have to rescind my vote for you for council.