'Good idea,' she answers, following close behind. 'At least back to the shallows...'

She sets off in a crawl, and overtakes him. Someone may have given herself the willies, but she's not about to admit it to him.

The sea floor rises again, clear water revealing white sand under their feet, and she relaxes a bit, turning to look for him. When she catches his eye, she gives a little grin, and beckons him closer.