[He hangs his head, sinking down into the water again when he feels himself internally kicking and struggling for air and space. He splashes the water into his face and finds it's not helping as much as it originally had.

Through his fingers-]

Why would they do anything they do?

[Runs his hand down his face and gives up the futile attempt for comfort.]

Anyway... Staying away from me would probably work out better for you. Until something changes, anyway.