He was already at her side, having expected this to be the first place she would go. Smiling, he complied by stooping to pick her up, and set her on a large rock. He rolled up he pant legs so that she would be able to soak comfortably, kicked off his boots and pulled off his own socks, then picked her up once more. Stepping carefully, he carried her into the stream. The water flowed gently much deeper than it looked. There was a giant boulder at the middle and he carried her to i.t. as the water rose up to his waste, he held her higher, keeping her as dry as he could. When she was safely placed on the boulder, he crouched down, letting himself float by her side, smiling up at her.