The nip earned a soft growl even as he took Merrick's hand to stand. "Who knows what I was thinking." He teased before he corrected, "And I believe you are looking for the term beach wolf. I like water, couldn't be the son of a shark if I didn't. Cold, not so much." And he shivered for effect.

The light and animation in Merrick's eyes was quite a sight to see and RJ couldn't help a small smile when he looked at him. His happiness was infectious and it as a beautiful sight. "Did you have so much snow in Animaria?" He asked curiously.