Julien's countless carefully-waterproofed feathers trap layers of air that help insulate him, warm with his own body heat. Even so, lying floating in so much contact with so much cool water is starting to get chilly. He reshuffles his wings and clenches and relaxes his submerged feet.

"Could be fun. I don't suppose there's a beach or river mouth around you wouldn't mind showing off? You wouldn't have to like haul out."