"Breathe. I have you," Finnick says firmly, immediately, as Levi starts to panic. His hands tighten slightly around Levi's small and dense waist, holding him afloat, his chin above the surface. Due to their height difference, Finnick's feet are still planted, so he can hold Levi mostly still.

"You can stop moving completely. See? You won't go under. Stay still for a sec and get used to it."

He looks into Levi's eyes, his gaze encouraging and steady, and breathes loudly enough for both of them to hear.

"Panicking wastes your energy and increases your risk of drowning. So focus on your breath. Whenever you're ready, start to kick. You want to push the water downward under you with your hands and feet."