He had seen Kanda coming, what he hadn't seen coming was Kanda spooking Elizabeth and send the queen toppling into the pool.
Reacting purely on instinct, Cross dove under the water, swimming down to where Elizabeth had sunken, moving to her back to undo the dress and corset to free her from both in hopes to lighten the woman enough to bring her to the surface. The fabric sunk to the floor of the pool and Cross put an arm around the queen, bringing her to the edge.
Shifting, the exorcist put Elizabeth's elbows on the edge before rising from the water only to lean over, lifting the woman from the pool. He carried her to one of the lounges at the side and set her down carefully.
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Reacting purely on instinct, Cross dove under the water, swimming down to where Elizabeth had sunken, moving to her back to undo the dress and corset to free her from both in hopes to lighten the woman enough to bring her to the surface. The fabric sunk to the floor of the pool and Cross put an arm around the queen, bringing her to the edge.
Shifting, the exorcist put Elizabeth's elbows on the edge before rising from the water only to lean over, lifting the woman from the pool. He carried her to one of the lounges at the side and set her down carefully.
"Are you hurt anywhere, m'lady?"