Will that also shadow travel a mess of water with us? I don't think my office would ever forgive me.

[Real concerns he has. And he's not that keen on encouraging shadow travel, regardless of how intense and horrible it might be for himself; but they'll have to deal with that when they get to it.

He sighs, and moves to hold onto Nico's shoulder. Alright, he's squaring up to fight the sea. Mentally.]

I'd prefer a swimming buddy with a full century of experience, [old teen] but ninety years will have to do.