...that's new, and immediately Ilde is fascinated; her distant expression softens, slightly, and she lifts her hands like she'd help him if she were sure he needed it or how, exactly.

"Hello," she says, experimentally; maybe he can hear underwater the way she can. Maybe? Someone like her, that would be wonderful and maybe this shitty week could feel a little bit better. (Or maybe he's about to accidentally drown and she'll have to push him back for his own safety, like she's ready to, but it'd be so nice--)