"I see," Okay. maybe he can just... Ease himself into this? He had dealt with similar things before. He grew up beside the largest river in China after all. But for some reason just jumping into the waves straight on felt like an endeavor.

Perhaps he was still subconsciously bracing himself for the sting of the salt should it happen? He could feel the wounds mending nicely but still...

"I see. So this is the first time seeing the ocean too then."

Or at least Genjo assumed.

Hey look! He made it up to his knees!