[Oh, Guzma knows rather well what he is asking - it's half the reason he explained that he would have to touch them quite a bit, in order to continue this lesson, and waited for their approval and confirmation. It's also the reason that, when the young child leans back into the water and on his arms, Guzma lowers them just an inch or two - first to gauge if the child's backside would sink, and also so they would not be in direct contact with his skin.

Guzma may not know exactly what sort of story these two siblings have written, but he's fairly certain anyone who pulls a knife on someone trying to rescue them from drowning is, uh...a bit wary around touch. The pieces are indeed coming together, slowly, and it only fosters a deeper liking to the youngster, as well as understanding.]

...Huh. Not bad for a first try. [And he means it - Guzma is actually impressed. They've remained stiff and afloat for a good half minute now. It's sloppy, but it's also decent. Not many children remain so still like that on their first try. They usually bend and sink within just a few seconds.] Gonna move my hands now, try'n keep yourself up like that for as long as possible, yeah? If you feel yourself going under, touch the bottom with your feet and stand up...then we'll try it again.