ConstanceCharlaine watched as they drew closer to Cordelia, and then she dove in, striking the water with her arms extended, but even so, it pushed the air from her lungs. She quickly resurfaced, gasping for air, then struck out towards her Sister Knight.
Cordelia had stopped swimming, her energy sapped. Seeing this, Charlaine redoubled her efforts, trying to reach her friend in time. Cordelia"s head started slipping beneath the waves, and then suddenly, Charlaine was there, shouting while she reached out her hand. The blonde knight flailed about, at first, missing the outstretched hand, but caught it on the second try. They clasped hands just as the rope around Charlaine"s waist went taut, and then they were both dragged through the water as the Constance turned once more, now heading st
