[Looks like Ayato made it up on his own, even if it kind of reminds him of an old man in some ways...but he'll keep that to himself. He's ready to help the Commissioner up but it seems he doesn't need it, happy to see that they're ready to go.

He slaps the top of his own whale mimic a few times, willing it to move as they take off in the water. It's slow to start, but once they leave the beach and get farther out into the lake proper, it speeds up significantly. He'd put it at around twenty knots or so, which should be fine- they're going to make a lot of time up by doing this than walking.

Sitting down, he finally allows himself to rest now that they're on the water.]

Ah, there's something about being on the water that's always been relaxing. Honestly, I'm a little surprised you've agreed to this, given my station.

[He can also think of reasons why Ayato would agree to this, but he's sort of interested to hear if he's right.]