Totoka River So this is it....

Having no other opinions, Potema had no choice but to listen to what Charon instructed. Whether if it a good tip or not, it was worth a try.

Charon ran in, demonstrating his lessons. It certainly made a big mess, splashing Potema, and the surrounding area, with a bout of cold water. Potema closed her eye and shook her body, shivering from nose to tail. When her eye opened, she saw Charon paddling in the water with ease. Potema pouted, preparing herself to jump in. She took a deep breath, backed up, then ran in.

He was right — the water only felt cold but for a few seconds before she became adjusted. She still felt her paws touching the ground or whatever, while the water lapped at her shoulder. Charon was deeper, but she did not dare go any farther. "Now what?"