"Ah, but I should much rather take pride in your actions." Caroline added guilelessly. "Besides, I am sure you can achieve a whole thirty five seconds with practice." Something occured to her, "Why, I could even teach you." Yes, this was a good idea. Then, because she rather felt that she ought to explain herself she added, "My brothers and I use to swim every summer when I was a girl."

Although the thought of water did remind Caroline of this past spring. She was determined not to let the events of the shipwreck disuade her from the water, but the thought of staying under... Well it was a fear she was going to have to get over before it really got worse. Then there was the matter of Evander's dislike of water and his own fears, but well, when they returned home before he did and safely reported their adventures all would be well. He couldn't fret then for he would have them back safe before he even knew to start worrying.