a quick drink

Having grown up playing in the river, Koda was a strong swimmer and quickly made it to the girl. Her head slipped beneath the surface and she started to sink, he inhaled a breath before plunging his head underwater. The girl's light pelt was like a beacon in the murky lake water, and he paddled toward her.

He reached the girl and wrapped his front legs around her, kicking his hind legs with all his strength to propel them both to the surface.

As they broke the surface, he spoke to her. "I've got you, you're gonna be ok."