And Caleb was treated to the view of Essek backlit by the sun, something of an ethereal halo effect around the silhouette of the drow. But by far the most stunning sight at the moment was the ease on the other wizard's face, that smile, wry or not, caught in a flicker before Essek's eyes moved away.

"Oh, well, ja. That is a point. We are both capable of floating just here."

As if to illustrate, Caleb eased down further into the water, lifting his legs and leaning back into a float, letting the water buoy him about, eyes finding the clear blue sky above.