"I'm assuming you all are aware of how to swim?" Her vivid blue eyes passed over the crowd of novice water mystics, a subtle smile playing at her lips to pair with the amused glint in her eyes.
Xavier looked around as well. No one else looked nervous or anxious enough about the idea of getting into the water. No one else had beads of sweat above the creases of their foreheads. No one else was thinking of how much it might hurt to drown or how embarrassing it would be if the beautiful princess had to give them mouth-to-mouth after they'd swallowed five gallons of water in one minute.
"Alright, Everyone. Get into the water and space out. There's twenty five of you, so the pool has enough room." She seemed to notice Xavier for the first time, and a second glance at the rank on his chest caused her eyebrows to knott together. "Pardon my oversight. There's twenty six of you."