Kazimeriz made his way to the landing in silence, then waded slowly out of the common room. He tried not to glance backward to see if Truebridge was doing alright. After all, he didn't care, right? He almost succeeded in not looking back.

Almost.

Noting Truebridge was at his heels, he made his way out of the common room, wading shakily through the water like an awkward, wounded wading bird.