(SE) when the nighttime comes, say yes

SUNJATA

i'm drowning in all these voices in the sea
and meeting all my vices in the ring

She yells when he lifts her from the water, and he can’t help the husky chuckle that leaves him as he holds her tighter to him. He remains, however, feet finding purchase along the bottom of this section of the river so he can stand enough. He peers at her then, steel gaze alight with amusement, and with the sun in his face as it is now she might spot a bit of the blue around his pupil before it greys out toward the edges, she might also notice the freckles that span his cheeks and the bridge of his nose.

A wolfish grin is given her way as she says he looks perfectly fine. “Do I?” He asks, before squinting a bit at her too. “Like this?” He asks, submerging them both a small amount, keeping his hold onto her until the water reaches both their chests. “I don’t think I want to let you go just yet.” A dark brow raises, wondering how far she’ll let him take this. Though it’s clear he doesn’t care how far it goes, keeping one foot out to back off should she want to. But it’s just too fun to not see it out until the end, whomever decided first.

so step inside, i ain't afraid to bleed
there ain't a casket strong enough for me