[ That cockscomb! Of course she wasn't a stranger! But he did look... strange. Younger? If that was a correct assessment. And here, she does look, because one must be certain. At least she cannot discern much below the rippling waters. Or maybe she is just ignoring the fact that he's two of his armlengths away and thankful. ]

We are hardly strangers, but you look as though you've... you look odd. Inflamed eye and nudity notwithstanding. You should likely remove yourself from the water. I'll help you find a way back.