Lakes are also quite muddy, as far as Merrill is concerned, at least when there's all this rain and run-off. Besides, isn't it nicer to have someone do it for you, and to help in turn?

"Tell me if there's anything you'd like or wouldn't like, while I work?"

Merrill smiles again at the golem, stepping closer to get to work.

"Head first, I think? That way it all runs down and doesn't get to any clean spots."