Ouroboros Spine song

ok, ok, kivaluk agrees, shivering softly that had nothing to do with the cool kiss of the water mingling with the stifling heat of the day.

hey, wait! kivaluk calls after her as she launches herself from the shallows. he hurries after her, legs making smooth paddling motions. ok. you gotta ... trust yourself. it sounds silly but your body knows what to do. you can float — his body goes lax and he floats with the soft current, head bobbing up and down, sneezing after a bit of water trickles into his nose.

but you can also swim. just paddle. its like walking. or running in the water. he explains, swimming in a circle 'round her.