"I'm not really big on swimming," I admitted, affording the churning depths a critical glance. "Just looking out for your well-being. I promise that if you look like you might drown, I'll rescue you, though." Besides, being up there afforded me a great view, even if it wasn't as clear as I would have preferred.

"I'll even take my boots off, just in case," I added with a smirk, and pulled one foot up to begin tugging at thick laces.