Before he knew it, there was suddenly pressure at his neck, and then his head was above water. He spluttered a little, spitting out salt and even… was that seaweed? How had that gotten in there? He took his time spluttering and breathing in deep breaths before he actually got his bearings. He was being held above the water, and twisting his head was kind of difficult, but he managed to do so and find an adult behind him.
He grinned at the stranger, seemingly not all that put out from his near drowning. “Hi!” he said and wiggled his butt in excitement. Likely making holding him all the more difficult. “Can you swim? How deep can you go? Can you carry me further!?” He could explore so much more of the water if the stranger was holding him.
