Blessing of the Sea, Part 2

'I sense no hesitation in you despite the possible challenges you might face for my lord’s favor…' Galatea’s smile warmed Sam up like a cup of hot chocolate on a stormy night. 'You’re just like her. Adele.'

'Y-You remember her'—Sam’s eyes widened with surprise—'then you’re really the sea nymph that helped my mom?'

'We helped each other. I helped her defeat the cyclops, Polyphemus, and she helped me get rid of an unwanted suitor.' Galatea took Sam’s hand and began to pull him along with her. 'Come with me, son of Adele, and we shall see if my lord has agreed to your trade.'

It would have taken them much longer to swim to their destination thanks to Sam’s lack of coordination in the water, but Galatea was wise enough to have one of her companion dolphins ferry Sam forward so that they reached Apex just as the show began.