Billy whispered into her ear as they walked. "You're safe with me, don't worry. And do you know what keeps me from worrying?"

He dove into the water, not quite as flashily as Kaya, and allowed himself to be lifted to the surface on a bubble. With a pop, he slid down from the bubble and landed in front of her once more.

"I imagine myself as you see me. You're here, and you think I look good---or at least I assume so, maybe I'm having an off day---and I know it's all right."