Yes! You can swim freestyle with almost any stroke, although most people go for the front crawl since it's the fastest. [ he's not certain how well technical swimming jargon holds up when it comes to mermaids hailing from the deep blue, but he figures the particulars act the same way — living creatures go for what works best.

he glances over to asses the ledge, gauging the distance between with a humming note of affirmation before nodding, expression bright with relative anticipation. ] It's settled, then.

[ makoto's not exactly the type to swim for anything beyond the sheer, visceral enjoyment of being with his friends like the hokey, incorrigible sap he is, but if she'll willing to throw down bets, he'll gladly oblige. ] What do you want if you win, Oona?