[Ash had not expected to need to watch out for anything today, but his years of piloting have left him with decent reflexes. He's very grateful for those today, as they give him just enough time to swim away from the worst of the splashing.
Once he's certain he's safe, he looks at Webby's starting point, then at Webby herself. After a beat, he raises both arms and waves them along, holding up seven fingers as he goes. Not bad for a first try!]
Moltres Pool
Once he's certain he's safe, he looks at Webby's starting point, then at Webby herself. After a beat, he raises both arms and waves them along, holding up seven fingers as he goes. Not bad for a first try!]