Eino continued to carry Io's body as the lake's darkness slowly dissipated. The sunlight's illumination comforted the boy, because it meant he was close to the surface. It was only a few kicks until Eino emerged from the lake and gasped for air. The gillyweed's effect was slowly but surely wearing off. It was first noticeable in his movement due; due to the lack of webbed feet and hands, Eino swam significantly slowly as he pulled Io along to the edge of the lake. Her blue eyes were hid behind her eyelids and his arm around her chest could not feel a heartbeat. Finally, they reached land. Land, sweet, solid and warm land.