He leans back, swimming at a leisurely pace, allowing Dimitri to rest against him. He seems in a much more jovial mood than usual but it's not too strange. It seems genuine at least.

"What's the matter, Dimitri?" He practically coos, tucking some blonde hair behind his ear. "Are you troubled? Worrying again?" One of those webbed hands moving to pet his back, lightly tracing claws along his skin.

"Be here with me. The water is nice, the day is beautiful, there's so much to enjoy."